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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
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.
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I would have preferred he left next summer for sure, this contract isn't the commitment to the Oilers some are making it out to be though. The more you look at it the cap savings just barely keep the current roster together...maybe. The team could still totally go off the rails. All the other teams in the league also have a rising cap...and will probably spend it better around the fringes.