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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I think it is going to be really interesting to watch McDavid's play in the first half of the season. For the last couple years, he has coasted for the first 20 or 30, saving himself for the playoffs. But this is a contract year - does he go all out from day 1, or does he continue the 'it's all about the playoffs' strategy? Keep in mind they have gone to the cup finals 2 years in a row, so starting the season at top gear seems very unlikely.
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I think right now Mcdavid could ask for a number and the oilers would gladly comply. He isnt like others where its performance in a contract year will determine what the contract looks like. Its basically a blank cheque already signed, he just needs to cash it