08-15-2024, 11:27 AM
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#9541
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
Then why sign 8 years in Edmonton begin with?
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Because they drafted him and paid him a lot of money? I don't know for sure why he signed the 8 on his last deal but I suspect those are the reasons. He also had limited options as an RFA. Maybe him and Draisaitl wanted to try and win a Cup together with the understanding that after this contract they would have given Edmonton some loyalty for drafting them plus trying to win a Cup together? There could be lots of reasons. I just know his heart is set on Toronto.
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08-15-2024, 11:27 AM
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#9542
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandman
I'm no insider like dissentowner, but I've always believed that McD would leave ala Tavares. I don't see him staying in any scenario.
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Did anybody ever ask him if he grew up with Leafs pajamas?
I wonder if anybody in the league grew up with Oilers sweatpants?
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08-15-2024, 11:34 AM
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#9543
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#1 Goaltender
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I imagine Bobby Orr was very influential in signing the big deal as well. As a guy who had his career shortened by injury, take the 100M and set your family up for life, regardless of what happens. But now you've made your money, you've been loyal to a team for 10 years, go where you want
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08-15-2024, 11:46 AM
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#9544
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dissentowner
Because they drafted him and paid him a lot of money? I don't know for sure why he signed the 8 on his last deal but I suspect those are the reasons. He also had limited options as an RFA. Maybe him and Draisaitl wanted to try and win a Cup together with the understanding that after this contract they would have given Edmonton some loyalty for drafting them plus trying to win a Cup together? There could be lots of reasons. I just know his heart is set on Toronto.
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He had nearly unlimited options as a RFA. Examples of top tier talent coming out of RFA. Crosby, Stamkos, Toews, Kane all do 5 year deals. McDavid could have said to the Oilers $14Mx5 and they would have done it.
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08-15-2024, 11:50 AM
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#9545
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny01
He had nearly unlimited options as a RFA. Examples of top tier talent coming out of RFA. Crosby, Stamkos, Toews, Kane all do 5 year deals. McDavid could have said to the Oilers $14Mx5 and they would have done it.
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Why did Tavares go 6 with the Islanders if he had the same feelings about Toronto that McDavid does? There could be many reasons.
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08-15-2024, 11:54 AM
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#9546
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Our Jessica Fletcher
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
Then why sign 8 years in Edmonton begin with?
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Guaranteed himself a $100M contract at the age of 21.
There's very legitimate risk in only signing a 5yr/60M contract at that time. What if he gets injured?
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08-15-2024, 11:55 AM
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#9547
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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08-15-2024, 11:55 AM
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#9548
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
Then why sign 8 years in Edmonton begin with?
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Because he's dumb. And back then was probably dumber.
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08-15-2024, 11:56 AM
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#9549
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
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I didn't know he had that power! 
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08-15-2024, 11:59 AM
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#9550
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
I didn't know he had that power! |
heh heh, clicked on it and discovered I'd blocked that person.
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08-15-2024, 12:03 PM
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#9551
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
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Pass. That is not enough to deal Rasmus to our main rival.
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08-15-2024, 12:08 PM
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#9552
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First Line Centre
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Nah. One of the main perks of signing with the Flames is at least you won't be traded to the Oilers. That could screw us down the road.
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08-15-2024, 12:12 PM
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#9553
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
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Unprotected 1st in the 2027 draft? I'd consider it.
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08-15-2024, 12:12 PM
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#9554
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Calgary
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Draisaitl walks in 2025. McDavid walks in 2026.
The Oilers are now a lottery team and all they have to look forward to is their 2027 top 3 pick but wait! This is now owned by the Flames who are now a young exciting team pushing for a playoff spot in a brand new building. That would be the sweetest timeline.
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08-15-2024, 12:20 PM
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#9555
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Franchise Player
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lol no thanks Stauffer. That’s a deadline rental price
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08-15-2024, 12:49 PM
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#9556
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Park Hyatt Tokyo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
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No chance Rasmus agrees to go to the soilers.
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08-15-2024, 12:57 PM
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#9557
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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2026 1st, 2027 1st, Kulak, and Lavoie and even then I'd need all the picks to be unprotected to even think about it.
If Drai leaves after 24-25 and McDavid after 25-26 then those picks would be worth it.
But if both guys stick around then you're likely getting two picks in the 25-30 range which would be pretty meh.
It's just not worth trading with the Oilers.
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08-15-2024, 12:58 PM
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#9558
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
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Since it's Deadmonton the next 10 first round picks lol
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08-15-2024, 01:19 PM
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#9559
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sec214
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"What year is it??!"
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08-15-2024, 02:23 PM
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#9560
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Seattle, WA/Scottsdale, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Badgers Nose
It's probably worth at least an extra $100M in endorsements for him if he plays out his career in LA or NY.
Imagine the buzz if Kings stole another generational player from the Oilers.
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This makes too much sense for it not to happen. Definitely could see some Lebron/McD cross promotion. I would think that McDavid would be a lock to host SNL, just like Gretzky.
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