[Signing] McDavid signs extension: 8 years, 12.5M per.

[JurassicTunga12]

"HELLO CONNOR"
"woah, sorry"
-Gene Principe.

[Locke]

Rishaug and Principe.....hard hitting journalism.

Is he dressed as a clown?

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

If true in a few years he will regret this mightily especially if management fails to build a solid team around him.

When you're making that much coin, does it really matter looking at it from a 30,000 foot level?

[Realistic]

It's still going to be tough to build a winning team there, it's less than a million dollars less than expected ($13.25 to $$12.5).

Coilers are going to suck! One year before the rebuilding starts!

[northcrunk]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA That's the worst spin I have ever heard. It's on CNN/Fox news circa 2001 levels.

[Love]

Originally Posted by dino7c

lol that sounds like a huge setup

leak a slightly higher number...and then tell everyone that McDavid said it was too high. McDavid is the big hero for saving 750k in cap space and he wants to win.

750k isn't gonna change the ability to win

Right lol, everything about that (city and) organization is so corny

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

It's just propaganda to make the fans feel good.

When it comes to cap issues in the next few years, that $750k isn't going to be a world of difference.

That $750k will be eaten up by Russell's buyout before long.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Locke

Well, its $6M overall. Thats not chump change.

to you and I but that is 6M over 8 years, not much of a cap savings

[timbit]

Chia.." and win the Cup in short order"

How about making the playoffs for the second time in 11 years first?

[Fire]

$12.5 is still as cap crippling as $13.25.

[Reign of Fire]

Boo, hope Dry Saddle doesn't follow suit and decides to take a lower deal

[Locke]

Originally Posted by dino7c

to you and I but that is 6M over 8 years, not much of a cap savings

Thats what I mean, it means little to nothing to 'the team' but that $6M would mean a lot to an individual.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Reign of Fire

Boo, hope Dry Saddle doesn't follow suit and decides to take a lower deal

The public shaming will now turn 100% on him. "Connor did it, now you better do it too or you're a selfish, greedy pig."

Connor showing that leadership again. Now it's your turn.

[Demzy84]

Essentially, they knew McJesus was going to get paid, but how do you pay him a ton of money and not piss off the fanbase who expected a $9.7M contract a year ago

1) Leak a huge dollar contract ($13.25M/8 years) - check
2) Leak rumblings McJesus decided to leave money on the table - check

Then boom, official number comes in under original leak, McJesus is heralded as a great leader, and also gives some control with Draisaitl as they can clamor that McJesus left money on the table and so should you.

When you have bloated contracts for Russell, RNH, and Lucic, that $750k savings is not much in my opinion.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Fire

$12.5 is still as cap crippling as $13.25.

No. It is scientifically proven to be slightly less cap crippling.

[FLAMESRULE]

McDavid always looks so sour. Does he ever smile?? I know hes stuck in the Big Perogy for 9 cold, long, painful years...but dude!! You just signed for $100MM dollars. Smile FFS.

[Enoch Root]

It will be highly entertaining to watch all the Oiler fans that were certain it would be $9.7M now begin to muse about how awesome and team-friendly this is.

[northcrunk]

He seems like he doesn't know how to have fun. Real fun sponge.

[IrishSpring2013]

you have to love the spin.. i mean.. you just have to..

two weeks ago.. if rumours were 12.5... everyone would freak out.. put out a higher number, lower it a week later.. connor is a hero, a salary cap hero...

13.5? not comfortable..
12.5? very comfortable..
edmonton, they love there sports heros...

[nik-]

I actually thought it would be around 11 something. Still cap impacting obviously, but the Oilers played this pretty well. That leak allowed them look good in all this, like it's some huge discount.