[Signing] McDavid (2 yrs, $12.5mil AAV) and Walman ($7mi x7) sign extensions with Oilers

[Huntingwhale]

It was always hopium that he was going to pull a Tavares and leave IMO. With the luck Flames' fans have with the hockey gods, he'll probably pull these short term deals until he retires as an Oiler, cup or not.

I also think that with all the injuries in FLA, it was an easier sell to him that a 3peat over there was unlikely and he has a better chance of winning one with the Oilers.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Dogbert

I don't think so - McDavid just took less money so his team can theoretically build a winner around him, like Crosby did throughout his career with his constant $8.7M cap hit. Now, the pressure is on the Oilers' management to fill the holes in the roster - there's no excuse anymore.

I have no doubt that McDavid made things perfectly clear when signing the contract - if the team can't build a winner in the next three years, there won't be a number big enough to make him stay in 2028.

I think it’s probably shorter than that. It’s probably a case of them getting 2 years to get a cup… if not, the trade demand comes in summer 2027. Oilers look at it as a win-win. They get McDavid for two more attempts at a cup and then get to trade him for an absolute haul.

[Mitch]

7m for Walman seems crazy, wow

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by stemit14

I think it’s probably shorter than that. It’s probably a case of them getting 2 years to get a cup… if not, the trade demand comes in summer 2027. Oilers look at it as a win-win. They get McDavid for two more attempts at a cup and then get to trade him for an absolute haul.

Will thy though? It would seem they need to keep him for that last run, and lose him for nothing.

[Badgers Nose]

Communist McDavid

[indes]

Maybe I'm just optimistic but this could be the year it finally comes crumbling down for them. They've lost 2 of their top 6 playoff scorers, their best defensive Dman is getting pretty long in the tooth, the never addressed goaltending and their stars are a year older. Their team has far less depth upfront than it did last year and Walman on the back end is not going to compensate for that.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Huntingwhale

It was always hopium that he was going to pull a Tavares and leave IMO. With the luck Flames' fans have with the hockey gods, he'll probably pull these short term deals until he retires as an Oiler, cup or not.

I also think that with all the injuries in FLA, it was an easier sell to him that a 3peat over there was unlikely and he has a better chance of winning one with the Oilers.

2 year deal is better than nothing for them but its not exactly a ringing endorsement. Looking at their long term contracts its pretty likely this is it.

[calumniate]

Connor McHailmary

[Tbull8]

Flames getting that final wildcard spot over them is gonna go crazy

[Bonded]

Feels like a prove it contract for Oilers management. I’m sure the walman extension stings lol

[GirlySports]

You could have given me a thousand guesses and I wouldn’t have gotten it right.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Cole436

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I said he might sign a two year deal if Drai can convince him to try and win a Cup in Edmonton on a short window, multiple times. It's just delaying his signing in Toronto by a couple years.

[howard_the_duck]

A $2M overpay annually for Walman, a $3-4M underpay for McDavid from where we should have expected.

Respect to McDavid for taking less. There is nothing in life that you cannot do for $12.5M, so why squabble for the extra $2-3M?

3 more seasons of McDavid as an Oiler, this is their cup window. Scary times as a Flames fan.

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by Mitch

7m for Walman seems crazy, wow

Yeah instead of money to upgrade a goalie they quickly spent it on a mediocre dman

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by howard_the_duck

A $2M overpay annually for Walman, a $3-4M underpay for McDavid from where we should have expected.

Respect to McDavid for taking less. There is nothing in life that you cannot do for $12.5M, so why squabble for the extra $2-3M?

3 more seasons of McDavid as an Oiler, this is their cup window. Scary times as a Flames fan.

I'll be ok with them pounding Vegas in the regular season. I want that top 3 pick with the Vegas pick this year!

and FU Byfield!

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by howard_the_duck

A $2M overpay annually for Walman, a $3-4M underpay for McDavid from where we should have expected.

Respect to McDavid for taking less. There is nothing in life that you cannot do for $12.5M, so why squabble for the extra $2-3M?

3 more seasons of McDavid as an Oiler, this is their cup window. Scary times as a Flames fan.

It doesn’t impact the flames plan

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

Will thy though? It would seem they need to keep him for that last run, and lose him for nothing.

I’m assuming they don’t win in either of the next two years and actually show regression. By that point, his camp tells them that he wants a trade. They won’t have a choice once it gets out he wants to be traded.

[dino7c]

19.5M for McDavid/Wallman
Congrats on helping your team

[Press Level]

Walman turns 30 this season, and the extension kicks in next season. He will be 38 at the end of this contract. This will be a massive boat anchor.

[howard_the_duck]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

It doesn’t impact the flames plan

Not the plan, no. But when your rival is staring down cup or bust for 3 more seasons it's never a good feeling, especially when our window is nowhere on the horizon.