09-17-2025, 08:22 AM
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#2701
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Back in Calgary
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Originally Posted by Leeman4Gilmour
At the very least, it seems to me quite evident he's taking it to July 1. He (and his family  ) knows exactly what Edmonton has to offer. The only reason not to sign is because you want to see what the other 31 teams have to offer. Or, 1 team, if Toronto is in fact the ultimate goal. |
I'm sure he knows now that other teams can and would offer.
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09-17-2025, 08:23 AM
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#2702
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Calgree
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Originally Posted by Weitz
His interview didn’t really say anything new. To me what was more telling was Kyle and Elliot’s comments after the interview where they both thought he was staying and draisaitls interview.
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Okay, it might not be new, but how was what he said not concerning?
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09-17-2025, 08:26 AM
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#2703
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Its all about the McLegacy at this point, the only way he resigns in Edmonton is if they win the cup this year.
He sees that most other generational guys (sans ovie) have already won by this point in their career, and doesn't want to be the guy that goes down in history that hasn't.
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09-17-2025, 08:31 AM
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#2704
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sch19lks
Okay, it might not be new, but how was what he said not concerning?
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It’s concerning, but it’s no different then what he said weeks ago so it’s not more concerning.
If anything after the podcast I am less concerned. As I noted above.
Last edited by Weitz; 09-17-2025 at 08:33 AM.
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09-17-2025, 08:33 AM
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#2705
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Normally, my desk
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3thirty
I'm sure he knows now that other teams can and would offer.
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I'm not thinking money. I don't believe dollar value is a hurdle of any kind on his next contract. He's going to get paid. I'm leaning pretty heavily towards dissentowner's information being accurate and he does indeed want to head to Toronto. But, if he's shopping himself, I'm sure he'll ask his courters some specific questions which are important to him. If he's truthful on that front, that would be around what the team will do to keep themselves competetive during his time there. Or, it could be a million other things he wants. I have no idea what's important to him.
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09-17-2025, 08:35 AM
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#2706
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BaconGuy
Its all about the McLegacy at this point, the only way he resigns in Edmonton is if they win the cup this year.
He sees that most other generational guys (sans ovie) have already won by this point in their career, and doesn't want to be the guy that goes down in history that hasn't.
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Actually the only way he might debate staying an extra year or two is if they came close again imo. If they win the Cup that just makes it easier for him to leave. The only thing remotely holding him there is winning a Cup with Draisaitl.
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09-17-2025, 08:38 AM
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#2707
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BaconGuy
Its all about the McLegacy at this point, the only way he resigns in Edmonton is if they win the cup this year.
He sees that most other generational guys (sans ovie) have already won by this point in their career, and doesn't want to be the guy that goes down in history that hasn't.
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However, if he wins the cup, his job is done in Edmonton and it is time to move on.
If he wants a legacy, he should go and bring a cup to Toronto. After 57 years, if he could solve that, he would be the absolute saviour for the biggest hockey market in the world. There is nothing he could do in Edmonton that would bring him a legacy like that.
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09-17-2025, 08:39 AM
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#2708
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Calgree
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weitz
It’s concerning, but it’s no different then what he said weeks ago so it’s not more concerning.
If anything after the podcast I am less concerned. As I noted above.
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Thanks for the reply
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09-17-2025, 08:54 AM
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#2709
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#1 Goaltender
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From Chris Johnston's article yesterday:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...amp-extension/
His biggest point of reticence, per league sources, remains an aging roster, which he believes can contend again in 2025-26 but which doesn’t look to be constructed to sustain a championship level over the long term. And he more or less said as much publicly in June, telling reporters, “If I feel that there’s a good window to win here over and over again, then signing is no problem.”
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09-17-2025, 09:00 AM
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#2710
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Franchise Player
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Staples latest in the Journal.
https://flip.it/UloZw7
“ 4. I’m good if he stays or goes. How about you?
As I see it it’s his life, his future, his call.
He’s been a great player for the Oilers. He’s given his all to the team for a decade and will do so this year. He’s got every right to pick and choose where he wants to play after that. He should fully explore all options. He would be irresponsible to fail to do so.”
Turn out the lights, the party’s ovah…..
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09-17-2025, 09:08 AM
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#2711
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Is anyone else a little torn on whether they want McDavid to sign a long-term deal or to leave? On one hand, it's hilarious if he leaves, because they obviously squandered this once-in-a-generation player and have nothing to show for it. On the other hand, signing him to a massive deal for 8 years would be glorious because it ties up a ton of money, and their window is either closing or already gone.
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09-17-2025, 09:10 AM
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#2712
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slava
Is anyone else a little torn on whether they want McDavid to sign a long-term deal or to leave? On one hand, it's hilarious if he leaves, because they obviously squandered this once-in-a-generation player and have nothing to show for it. On the other hand, signing him to a massive deal for 8 years would be glorious because it ties up a ton of money, and their window is either closing or already gone.
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Gone is better.
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09-17-2025, 09:13 AM
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#2713
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhattanboy
Staples latest in the Journal.
https://flip.it/UloZw7
“ 4. I’m good if he stays or goes. How about you?
As I see it it’s his life, his future, his call.
He’s been a great player for the Oilers. He’s given his all to the team for a decade and will do so this year. He’s got every right to pick and choose where he wants to play after that. He should fully explore all options. He would be irresponsible to fail to do so.”
Turn out the lights, the party’s ovah….. |
If that’s what Staples is saying, then it looks like McDavid’s gone at the end of the season. Staples has moved beyond denial to acceptance.
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09-17-2025, 09:22 AM
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#2714
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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How many times has a high profile player gone into a season without an extension and re-signs before becoming a free agent?
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09-17-2025, 09:23 AM
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#2715
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
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Such a bizarre setup for that interview. Gives me Basic Instinct vibes but with soft lighting.
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09-17-2025, 09:29 AM
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#2716
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vancouver
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I don't know how that interview wouldn't be concerning for Oilers fans. Seems fairly obviously they are going to have to convince him they will have a competitive team after 25-26 and beyond. I don't know that they can.
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-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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09-17-2025, 09:31 AM
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#2717
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Calgree
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GioforPM
Gone is better.
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I agree. With McDavid, they will always have a window. Without him, that window slams shut
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09-17-2025, 09:35 AM
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#2718
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sch19lks
I agree. With McDavid, they will always have a window. Without him, that window slams shut
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Especially if he goes after the season ends and the Oilers get nothing or very little for him.
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"The first thing that goes when you lose your hands, are your fine motor skills."
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09-17-2025, 09:44 AM
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#2719
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
How many times has a high profile player gone into a season without an extension and re-signs before becoming a free agent?
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Lots of times. But this is McDavid, a generational player. He can ask for a max $$ contract wherever he signs. So all that matters is whether he has somewhere that he really wants to play (?Toronto), or which team he thinks has the best chance at multiple Stanley Cup wins if he signs with them as a UFA.
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09-17-2025, 09:45 AM
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#2720
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
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What was 32T expecting to get out of that interview? McDavid is going to and always keep his cards close.
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