Elias Pettersson Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 McDavid Raises Eyebrows Answering Oilers Extension Questions (msn.com) While McDavid affirmed his dedication to the team and the city, his candid acknowledgment that he can’t guarantee re-signing with the club upon the expiry of his contract raised eyebrows and stirred discussions. McDavid even acknowledged that he knew his response might not sit well with everyone. Motivated McDavid '100 per cent committed' to winning Cup with these Oilers (sportsnet.ca) “I love playing in Edmonton, and I really feel at home there. Lauren loves being in Edmonton. There are a lot – a lot — of things that check the boxes for us in Edmonton. We're super comfortable there,” McDavid said. “But with that all being said, it’s three years down the road. We’ve got to kind of see where our lives are at and kind of go from there. “I don't say that to raise eyebrows or cause panic. It's just the way that it is,” he cautioned. “But I love playing in Edmonton, I'm 100 per cent committed to winning in Edmonton with this group… “And we're gonna see it through.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 This has been a day, for sure. Lot of news coming out of Canadian teams... Honestly, is McDavid's position or statement any different than what we heard from Pettersson? At this point, I don't even care what players say anymore. Players can promise they want to stay and then bolt in free agency (like Tavares), or say very little to quash rumours and end up re-signing anways (like Matthews). Anything beyond that is just pure speculation, unless someone publicly requests a trade. But this isn't the NBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 I remember not too long ago when superstars like Ovi, Crosby, Malkin, Kane, and Toews were willing to sign max deals with their original clubs. This can't just be a coincidence that the moment this era's superstars are drafted by mostly Canadian teams, now players won't commit to their clubs. Is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyone Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 he's sounding more and more like a politician.... only says middle of the road answers without actually answering the questions. Of course he's dedicated to the Oilers... it would be career suicide to say otherwise. But as soon as it's time to re-up the contract...look out, it'll be show me the money or adios amigo. 'I always wanted to play for (insert team here ) ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 It's up to Laura. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 McDavid will sign in Toronto on a 17 million dollar deal in three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -AJ- Posted August 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2023 Seems pretty rational to me honestly. Who would make a statement committing them to something three years down the road when a contract isn't yet signed? People will blow this way out of proportion. 1 9 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballisticsports. Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 I think it is an honest answer Things can change in 3 years He has committed to Oilers for 7 years already and another 3 years He and his wife will either be happy to stay or excited to live somewhere else by then Way too early to be concerned about this, it it not like he has asked to be traded as any concern 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Petey and McD are giving honest answers. They won't commit to a team unless they know they are trying as best as they can to win a cup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 23 minutes ago, -AJ- said: Seems pretty rational to me honestly. Who would make a statement committing them to something three years down the road when a contact isn't yet signed. People will blow this way out of proportion. Exactly. He's got every right to keep his options open. Besides, we all know that he wants to be a Canuck 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEGCanuck Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 McDick make sense, why would anyone commit 3 years out when the time comes he can essentially pick and choose where he wants to play and for how much. As an aside, I always chuckle when people couch their comments by saying things like "kind of" see where our lives are, and "kind of" go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 1 hour ago, PhillipBlunt said: Exactly. He's got every right to keep his options open. Besides, we all know that he wants to be a Canuck Lol will never happen but could you imagine if the Canucks are a serious contender in 3 years and he decided to come here? Tavares treatment in Long Island would seem like child’s play compared to how bad Oilers fans would lose their sh$t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 11 minutes ago, DeNiro said: Lol will never happen but could you imagine if the Canucks are a serious contender in 3 years and he decided to come here? Tavares treatment in Long Island would seem like child’s play compared to how bad Oilers fans would lose their sh$t! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 I think there's a difference between Petey and McDavid's situations - Edmonton are currently playoff contenders and the Canucks may not even make the playoffs next year. If you're McDavid, where else are you going to go that's going to give you a better shot at the Cup? Edmonton have a decent team so I'm surprised he wouldn't commit to them, a bit like Matthews. The crazy thing about the current NHL is that there's not too many dynasties, and even when there are (eg. Tampa, Chicago, Pittsburgh etc. going back), they don't win many cups in a row. There's almost a constant cycle of cup winners so how can you end your current mega deal with a cup contending team like Toronto or Edmonton and then hitch your wagon to a decent-looking team when they have no more chance of winning a cup than their current team? Even if for example right now his contract expired, who would he sign with? Carolina? Boston? Absolutely no guarantees whatsoever they win a cup let alone have a better chance than Edmonton next year - especially considering what Florida just did. Loyalty is a thing of the past and I understand why these phenoms want to win and have to win a cup in their career, but it's a risky game to play and you just can't predict who's going to be a cup winner before signing with a new team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 3 hours ago, -AJ- said: Seems pretty rational to me honestly. Who would make a statement committing them to something three years down the road when a contact isn't yet signed. People will blow this way out of proportion. Exactly, I'm having trouble commiting to going to work on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maninthebox Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Reporters ask douchy questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoreanHockeyFan Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 3 hours ago, PhillipBlunt said: Exactly. He's got every right to keep his options open. Besides, we all know that he wants to be a Canuck No room for McDavid 3 years down the road - that spot's reserved for Bedard. Get it right 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoreanHockeyFan Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 36 minutes ago, DownUndaCanuck said: I think there's a difference between Petey and McDavid's situations - Edmonton are currently playoff contenders and the Canucks may not even make the playoffs next year. If you're McDavid, where else are you going to go that's going to give you a better shot at the Cup? Edmonton have a decent team so I'm surprised he wouldn't commit to them, a bit like Matthews. The crazy thing about the current NHL is that there's not too many dynasties, and even when there are (eg. Tampa, Chicago, Pittsburgh etc. going back), they don't win many cups in a row. There's almost a constant cycle of cup winners so how can you end your current mega deal with a cup contending team like Toronto or Edmonton and then hitch your wagon to a decent-looking team when they have no more chance of winning a cup than their current team? Even if for example right now his contract expired, who would he sign with? Carolina? Boston? Absolutely no guarantees whatsoever they win a cup let alone have a better chance than Edmonton next year - especially considering what Florida just did. Loyalty is a thing of the past and I understand why these phenoms want to win and have to win a cup in their career, but it's a risky game to play and you just can't predict who's going to be a cup winner before signing with a new team. Whenever teams run into this problem, they should use Corey Perry and Marian Hossa as case study examples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 5 hours ago, Hairy Kneel said: It's up to Laura. Laura wants out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 1 hour ago, KoreanHockeyFan said: No room for McDavid 3 years down the road - that spot's reserved for Bedard. Get it right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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