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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
The issue in the case of Brady taking less money is that eventually there was so much poorly spent money the cast around him was terrible, and he had to leave in order to win.
You can respect McDavid or mock him for staying committed to trying to win a Cup with the team that Drafted him, and being the guy who clearly took fewer dollars to try and help the team. Does seem pretty clear that it's the final 3 years of his time in Edmonton and that it will ratchet up the urgency to get it done now. When it's all said and done he probably gives them 10 years after his ELC which is more than fair.
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Probably 2 and a half, if that.
That last year is the trade year since they know he isnt extending again.
And the Brady situation sounds eerily familiar. That looks to be exactly what's happening here too. Don't see how they improve. More likely depreciation and downgrades ftom here on out. Maybe they could sign a better goalie in that time. But even thats iffy with their talent evaluation (quite the revolving door of average guys run out of town or bought out).