Draisatl's future in Edmonton

[tkb81]

Yeah the team that came within 1 goal of a cup. Low level trolling attempt friend

2 goals

 

[Gunnersaurus Rex]

because living in cali is nicer than the north pole and some people would prefer not dealing with the media in an insane hockey market

not saying it'll happen, but that's the argument

Nice try. If it was about the weather, then he wouldn't have signed his last contract to stay in Edmonton.

 

[Shane Diesel]

I would think going to game seven of the Finals would only increase the odds he'll return. And I'm sure ownership will make it worth his while.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Nice try. If it was about the weather, then he wouldn't have signed his last contract to stay in Edmonton.

demanding a trade as a RFA would be pretty extreme and rare. Players leaving as UFA's much less so, "nice try."

 

[TheOne]

They don’t get to play the kings, and rack up most of their playoff points. They were pretty mediocre against the good teams, as expected

Good cope, 10/10

 

[Rich Nixon]

Nice try. If it was about the weather, then he wouldn't have signed his last contract to stay in Edmonton.

Not to mention multi-millionaires can own property in or quickly fly to any sort of tropical environment they want during the offseason and live there 365 days a year when they retire in their mid-to-late 30s, should they please. The NHL season is pretty demanding—near-daily practices and half your time on the road—so it's not like these guys are punching out at 5 and pouring margaritas in the sun every day of the week. It's a different type of job.

I think people likely overrate how big of a factor "nice weather" would be to the majority of players, especially when, in this situation, the alternative allows you to continue playing in a familiar organization beside the absolute best player in the world.

 

[myleafs]

Unsure if you need 2 highly paid forwards like that. Just don’t think it makes sense. Oilers have to think about it long and hard.

Exactly, everyone knows you need 4 highly paid forwards.......

 

[LivingRentFree]

Good cope, 10/10

Nothing to cope with here! Edmonton fans have become so obnoxious (generalization) that even Leafs fans have to cheer for Florida.

Thank you Panthers

 

[KrisLetAngry]

I think there is an 80% chance he stays in Edmonton. 14 to 14.5 million on 8 years.

 

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Not to mention multi-millionaires can own property in or quickly fly to any sort of tropical environment they want during the offseason and live there 365 days a year when they retire in their mid-to-late 30s, should they please. The NHL season is pretty demanding—near-daily practices and half your time on the road—so it's not like these guys are punching out at 5 and pouring margaritas in the sun every day of the week. It's a different type of job.

I think people likely overrate how big of a factor "nice weather" would be to the majority of players, especially when, in this situation, the alternative allows you to continue playing in a familiar organization beside the absolute best player in the world.

People should also not underestimate that the Oilers have the nicest player facilities in the entire league. Sure you're in Edmonton, but the place you go to work is the best in the entire league.

 

[MikeFolignosHelmet]

I would love to see Drai playing in the Eastern Time Zone.

 

[Leonardo87]

You guys just want to bicker and flame each-other, so we are done here.