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Originally Posted by MegaErtz
Obviously he has to move to the USA if he wants to win a Cup, but surely the Flames will offer him six years and $125m if he hits free agency?
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If he hits free agency, I think every team in the league with cap space would offer him something, including the Flames. The chances of him actually signing in Calgary would be so small, it's not even worth thinking about, but just to entertain the thought, his chances of winning in Calgary over the next several years would probably be better than in Edmonton given that the Flames have a really good prospect base, an elite goalie, and more 1st rounders that could be used in trades to acquire additional players.
Imagine what a team that finished 26th in goals while getting 96 points and missed the playoffs by 20 seconds could do by adding a 130 point center. IMO, that team would be way better than the current Oilers.
Having said that, there are a lot of teams that would give him a better chance to win, not just the Flames. Also, even though I don't expect him to fall off quickly in production over the next few years, the majority of his next contract will be post-apex. There is a good chance that he doesn't have many 120+ point seasons left in him. He could, but it's a gamble just the way hockey players age and decline.
I feel gross for even thinking about it because McDavid is so unlikeable, but he would give any team a chance to win.