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Originally Posted by dissentowner
Not at all, he has already made up his mind. He is answering questions to do damage control, he has to play there another season still. If he says I am not talking about it anymore the media and fans will go nuclear. Why would he endure that if he doesn't have to? He is following the John Tavares playbook.
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Its certainly seems that why...I mean its possible he signs a short term deal at some point but we have come a long way.
Oilers state media:
January: "He loves Edmonton, expect at least 7 year deal to match Drai"
July 1: "he has weddings to attend, it will get done mid July don't worry"
Late July: "Short term deal incoming, don't worry this is better somehow"
Early August: "4 year deal any day now"
Late August: "Sept 3rd just like Drai"
Sept 4th: "before trainning camp for sure"
Today: "doubt they start the season without a deal but if they do its fine no distraction he loves Edmonton so much"
So we went from long term deal to short term during the season AT BEST
but no need to worry its all just Flames homers talking #### apparently. They are also still tossing around ridiculously low numbers like McDavid owes the Oilers and not the other way around. He "took less" last time and they gave it all to Nurse lol.