Confirmed Signing with Link: [EDM] Oilers sign Connor McDavid (8 years, $12.5M AAV)

Reds4Life

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Should have taken 9.7 to mimic what Crosby has done.
12.5 is a lot for one guy, especially since he hasn't proven he can get it done in the playoffs at all.
 

A Loyal Dog

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Great deal for Oilers. McDavid could have asked for more. Next up: Draisaitl.
 

surixon

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The Oilers better hope the cap doesn't continue to flatline as that's an awful large chunk of the cap. He's likely worth it thought.
 

CapitalsCupReality

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McDavid comes in at the number I predicted...12.5 per! Off to get some lotto tickets!!


Good for him. He deserves it. Good for the Oilers having their star locked up.
 

Hictor Vedman*

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Called it.

It's not a steal. It's not an overpayment. It's completely justified.

You pay the man. He is your franchise now.
 

fsanford

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Got some UFA years, very good deal
Similar to Doughty deal in term, those UFA years are very important.
 

Del Preston

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Neuf

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For the sake of the league, I am glad it isn't any higher than that. Having said that - this guy is the real deal and should be worth it.
 

Aceboogie

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Called it.

It's not a steal. It's not an overpayment. It's completely justified.

You pay the man. He is your franchise now.

AAV is fair value but getting the full 8 years is unreal. Most top guys did 5 years after ELC. With next years final ELC year and 8 years after, they have him locked up for 9 more years
 

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