Elliotte Friedman reported on his current 32 Ideas podcast that as Connor McDavid approaches the opportunity of extending his contract with the Edmonton Oilers subsequent summer season, hypothesis is mounting about what wage he would possibly command. Considering McDavid might rise up to twenty% of the staff’s wage cap, Friedman doesn’t consider McDavid will ask for that.
Friedman shared insights into McDavid’s future, noting that the celebrity’s shut relationship with teammate Leon Draisaitl—who lately purchased a house close to McDavid’s offseason residence—might be an indicator that each gamers plan to remain in Edmonton long-term. Whereas Draisaitl’s contract may not immediately have an effect on McDavid’s, their proximity suggests a need to proceed enjoying collectively.
Relating to McDavid’s wage expectations, Friedman talked about on Sportsnet’s Sports activities Central that the Oilers are prone to supply no matter McDavid asks for. Reflecting on McDavid’s final negotiation, Friedman recalled that McDavid didn’t push for the utmost 20% of the wage cap, a choice that the Oilers have been grateful for. Nonetheless, they might have paid it if he had requested. They’d this time round too.
20% of the cap at round $93-$95 million would put McDavid at $18-$19 million per season. It’s not anticipate his wage will probably be anyplace near that.
Though McDavid is predicted to hunt the next determine than Draisaitl’s, Friedman doesn’t anticipate him requesting the total cap restrict. As arguably the most effective participant within the league, McDavid is predicted to grow to be the highest-paid participant, however his strategy might stay measured, just like his earlier negotiation.
As an alternative, $16 – $16.5 million may be the quantity. That may give Edmonton room because the cap rises (possibly to $100 million within the subsequent few seasons) to additionally add Evan Bouchard on a long-term deal.
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