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Originally Posted by Weitz
So you ignore the $2 million drop from ekholm? Your net is still just $1.6 million and you keep all 3 players.
He could be a top 4 D during the contract. Or he may not be. Yet to be seen.
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Well yeah his salary drops because his play is declining. 36-38 aren't exactly prime years for dmen...especially big ones with a lot of miles.
The point is the media and probably some Oiler fans think they now have a bunch of money to add star players...they don't. Zero goalies signed for next year and a bunch of spots that will need to be filled by low salary guys. Even the current goaltending will cost more let alone an upgrade.
Personally I would have waited on Ekholm as he looked to be aging out last season
There will be tons of teams with cap this summer, any available UFA won't have to settle for a couple million which is all the Oilers will have for upgrades.