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

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by calumniate

Think they might be fast approaching a wall man

If either twin has any kind of drop off they're toast.

The supporting cast has never been this bad and its fully on them now.

Even Perry shouldered some of that load in his two seasons.

Now they just have scraps and journeymen filling out the roster, relying on two kids to be productive nhlers in year one who aren't even considered blue chippers. Good luck with that

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by dino7c

except they gave Wallman a 3.6M raise the same day...how much is even a decent goalie 5-6M? Heck Skinner will want 4M

Its all gone and then some right there

Haha stupid Oilers...

I hope they suck ass then and we finish our new building in time to try and lure McJesus to it.

[habernac]

It’s a team friendly deal to try to win. Brady did it for years with the Pats. They aren’t far off, making the final the last two seasons, but I don’t think that management group has a clue.

[Sec214]

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

If either twin has any kind of drop off they're toast.

The supporting cast has never been this bad and its fully on them now.

Even Perry shouldered some of that load in his two seasons.

Now they just have scraps and journeymen filling out the roster, relying on two kids to be productive nhlers in year one who aren't even considered blue chippers. Good luck with that

Perry was their 3rd best forward in the playoffs...Kane was huge in the first 3 rounds with physicality

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Perry was their 3rd best forward in the playoffs...Kane was huge in the first 3 rounds with physicality

There are actually pundits who think they're better this year, despite losing both of those players.

Imagine being that drunk on the kool-aid.

Oh, I believe Steve Dangle was one. Imagine reading off Mangiapane, Tomasek and Frederic as notables and thinking that's cup contention type of depth.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

There are actually pundits who think they're better this year, despite losing both of those players.

Imagine being that drunk on the kool-aid.

Oh, I believe Steve Dangle was one. Imagine reading off Mangiapane, Tomasek and Frederic as notables and thinking that's a cup contention type of roster.

Frederic was there for the playoffs last year too

[Manhattanboy]

Would have preferred a one year deal. Or no deal.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Frederic was there for the playoffs last year too

Its probably not good that I dont remember what he contributed to that run. I thought he was hurt for a portion of it.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Its probably not good that I dont remember what he contributed to that run. I thought he was hurt for a portion of it.

Played 22 playoff games, 1 goal

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Played 22 playoff games, 1 goal

Well that's a guy you have to extend for 8 years.

[powderjunkie]

Doing a low AAV deal for a year or two to chase a cup makes some sense, to set up an 8 year max deal that takes you to age 39 or 40. But if he's willing to take on that risk of leaving money on the table I'd way rather take it to UFA this summer and choose a team like Dallas or LA.

But I'm guessing there's a backroom guarantee here, and he wouldn't have the necessary level of trust as he does with his current scumbag benefactor.

[Galakanokis]

I can actually respect McDavid for doing this. He has given the team a clear and precise message and left a lot of money on the table for them to do something with. I don't think the Walman contract was the right usage but they have the opportunity to do so.

It is also a very tradable contract if he doesn't like the direction and the oilers could probably still get good assets in return.

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by Royle9

Guys we're all continuing to believe he's only getting 12.5M which is the same AAV currently.

Are we honestly forgetting about the other thread and the 50/50 more like 80/20 thread where its been proven they are using that money for "unknown" purposes.

He's getting more, we just don't see it.

No need for a tinfoil hat, money is not an object for McDavid, his endorsement deals alone make up and lost profit.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

No need for a tinfoil hat, money is not an object for McDavid, his endorsement deals alone make up and lost profit.

Well and he is gonna hit the big deal in a couple years when the cap is even higher

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

No need for a tinfoil hat, money is not an object for McDavid, his endorsement deals alone make up and lost profit.

Money is always an object. Lots of athletes make way more than McDavid, both in their contract and endorsements.

I love the tinfoil hat theories personally, especially since it is happening with a prominent NBA player currently.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Frederic was there for the playoffs last year too

And he's there for the next eight seasons, don't forget.

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Money is always an object. Lots of athletes make way more than McDavid, both in their contract and endorsements.

I love the tinfoil hat theories personally, especially since it is happening with a prominent NBA player currently.

What's a couple million bucks when you already have a heated driveway?

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

It is funny because fans think this guarantees 3 years.

If the team's results start going sideways with the flexibility he granted them? He'll probably force his way out before its over in that scenario.

They're basically under the gun now.

Was reading the Athletic article about this and they consider it a two year window with the 3rd year (last year on the extension) being a possible trade year or "escape hatch" in their wording depending on how things go. If they fail miserably especially in the 26/27 season, the chances are that the Oilers trade him in the offseason so this extension really only guarantees two more seasons of McDavid with the 3rd season hinging on how competitive the team is in another two seasons.

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by Saqe

So you think Edmonton would risk going to the third year him being unsigned? Because he's leaving for sure if they don't win.

Either way both Hyman and Ekholm are over the hill at that point, if they already aren't.

The Tenderness is done as well.