Ugh this is so annoying. The glazing of Mcdavid being the greatest most amazing teammate of all time is already beginning. Someone needs to do a Kawhi deep dive into Connor's LLC. Maybe check the financials on Mcwifey's cocktail lounge boutique atrocity.
In reality though. How great is this deal? It shows that Mcdavid will not retire an Oiler. If anything it only extends their window by 1 year as any franchise, even one as dumb as the Oilers, could flip a discounted Mcdavid to any team, for a haul that would make Eric Lindros blush. Assuming this contract is as bonus laden as it can be. After July 1st, 2027 the real dollars owed is going to be peanuts, and the cap hit palatable for any team to fit under the cap, and then figure out how to sign him for a max contract. Or work out a sign and trade with the Oilers. If anything Im starting to think Connor maximized on Oilers desperation for basically 23 million dollars(again assuming max bonus dollars) for one extra season and then get traded where he'd like afterwards with a shiny new deal.
Or maybe that's all a bunch of mental gymnastics. Regardless. Mcdavid eats crayons.
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