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Originally Posted by Igottago
I don't see why he would stop short on what would surely be the most lucrative contract in NHL history by signing long term. As a business/financial decision it doesn't make a lot of sense.
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Originally Posted by chedder
Plus, he can always be traded. He can sign for 8 years, then tell Dumpsville that they have 3 years to get a cup and gives them a list of teams he'd be willing to go to after that, they'd get a haul for him.
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And, he can have a "gentlemen's" agreement with Katz, that when he chooses to go, the Oilers trade him for something like a first and a salary dump.
That might be the sweet spot between maximizing his income, his chance to win and his loyalty. And in the other side, Katz gets to keep his golden ticket for a few more years.