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Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
It is funny because fans think this guarantees 3 years.
If the team's results start going sideways with the flexibility he granted them? He'll probably force his way out before its over in that scenario.
They're basically under the gun now.
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Was reading the Athletic article about this and they consider it a two year window with the 3rd year (last year on the extension) being a possible trade year or "escape hatch" in their wording depending on how things go. If they fail miserably especially in the 26/27 season, the chances are that the Oilers trade him in the offseason so this extension really only guarantees two more seasons of McDavid with the 3rd season hinging on how competitive the team is in another two seasons.