Tony, Bob and Jack discuss Connor McDavid’s commitment to Edmonton following his contract extension as well as the makeup of the team’s roster heading into the 2025-26 season. Presented by Sportsnet.
I suspect Ekholm will extend something like three years at $4 million per season. The Oilers will contend this season and be incredible next season when Howard and Savoie are a year older, and the Oilers have the cap room to pursue a Grade A goalie. McDavid taking a massive discount will create around $8 million in cap room to get a goalie. With the Islanders in rebuild mode, maybe it's Sorokin.
Ok now …serious question, does Bob ever smile?! There was an attempt at around the 30 second mark that resulted in a smirk over his "102%" confidence that McDavid would re-sign, but that was it. Jack has Louie DeBrusk doubling over several times a game with his commentary but he can't make even a hairline crack in granite Bob! šš
Iām kind of tired of them working Nurse into the conversation as though he is such a meaningful piece of our team. Like who are they trying to convince with all that? Not when you have guys coming in and doing what he does, and sometimes better at a fraction of what he costs. Like I donāt dislike Nurse, but this is a cap conscious league and I expect results to match the salary. With players like Mcdavid and Draisaitl on your team, you better be damn well overachieving regularly as an expectation. However, what isnāt helping him JACK MICHAELS, is the unintentional (but intentional) forcing him on us as a key member of our team. He is not, key members donāt play like that come play off time dude.
Tbh Nurse isn't as bad as everyone thinks ya he isn't a number 1dman or maybe even a number 2 dman. But he is a damn good number 3 on any team in the league. Sure His cap is a million or 2 too high. But as the cap is going up every year his deal is now Looking like a 6 million dollar player 5 years ago which isn't so bad. Hes 6'4 very physical skates well and is a good defender. He averages 25 min a night playing against the opposing teams top players So he is bound to make a give away or 2 a game. Hes been averaging almost 40 points a season the last 7 years without pp1 time. Also averages around 160 hits and 160 blocks the past 7 years. And he also is about +90 plus minus the past 5 years. I don't know I could be wrong but to me if we lost nurse our d will be looking pretty weak. Ekholm is also 35 turning 36 he will be out in a year or 2 which gives room for Nurse Walman and Kulak on the left side. We need a right shot shutdown stud and we're golden.
I feel he left money and room on the table for a goaltender that is undisputedly top of the league to walk into a great contract as we have three goaltenders coming to free agency at the end of the season.
McDavid donated millions to the Oilers, is selflish, wants to win, and is the best hockey player in the world. The best captain. Just an astoundingly great human being.
Great signing for the Oilers! McDavid is a man of his wordā¦ā¦ he wants to win in Edmonton. His contract gives the Oilers an opportunity of a lifetime to bring the cup home. Iām not really surprised with āHisā contractā¦.. itās all about the teamā¦.. now if this doesnāt inspire every individual on the bench to bring their āAā Game, every night, I donāt know what will. This man just gave his soul to the Oilers for the next 3 years. He will win the cup in Edmonton, then he will pursue a contract of a magnitude never imagined for a hockey player, whether it is Edmonton or elsewhere in the league. As a fan, Thank You Connor for your commitment to this team and this city!
I have been a pretty big critic of McD, but he did what I said he would do if he was genuine. Well, I'll stfu now and give him his full flowers. Legend!
McDavid knows money canāt buy the cup, good players win cup. When he wins the cup they will pay him then. Why is he the best player , because he just showed us , heās, also a very good human being. How many players in any sport has done what he just done. You think his team mates donāt know what he just done, they will bust their butts for him.
As I said before Edmonton will not with the cup with McDavid. They have been there twice with the first being the best. second time they were not even close. When you have a cap of 90M and you pay 50M to 3-4 players you get very little from the rest, Except a bad attitude.
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I suspect Ekholm will extend something like three years at $4 million per season. The Oilers will contend this season and be incredible next season when Howard and Savoie are a year older, and the Oilers have the cap room to pursue a Grade A goalie. McDavid taking a massive discount will create around $8 million in cap room to get a goalie. With the Islanders in rebuild mode, maybe it's Sorokin.
Ok now …serious question, does Bob ever smile?! There was an attempt at around the 30 second mark that resulted in a smirk over his "102%" confidence that McDavid would re-sign, but that was it. Jack has Louie DeBrusk doubling over several times a game with his commentary but he can't make even a hairline crack in granite Bob! šš
Iām kind of tired of them working Nurse into the conversation as though he is such a meaningful piece of our team. Like who are they trying to convince with all that? Not when you have guys coming in and doing what he does, and sometimes better at a fraction of what he costs. Like I donāt dislike Nurse, but this is a cap conscious league and I expect results to match the salary. With players like Mcdavid and Draisaitl on your team, you better be damn well overachieving regularly as an expectation.
However, what isnāt helping him JACK MICHAELS, is the unintentional (but intentional) forcing him on us as a key member of our team. He is not, key members donāt play like that come play off time dude.
Marble mouth bob
Bring the flower to Edmonton
Tbh Nurse isn't as bad as everyone thinks ya he isn't a number 1dman or maybe even a number 2 dman. But he is a damn good number 3 on any team in the league. Sure His cap is a million or 2 too high. But as the cap is going up every year his deal is now Looking like a 6 million dollar player 5 years ago which isn't so bad. Hes 6'4 very physical skates well and is a good defender. He averages 25 min a night playing against the opposing teams top players So he is bound to make a give away or 2 a game. Hes been averaging almost 40 points a season the last 7 years without pp1 time. Also averages around 160 hits and 160 blocks the past 7 years. And he also is about +90 plus minus the past 5 years. I don't know I could be wrong but to me if we lost nurse our d will be looking pretty weak. Ekholm is also 35 turning 36 he will be out in a year or 2 which gives room for Nurse Walman and Kulak on the left side. We need a right shot shutdown stud and we're golden.
I think its also a sign of respect and gratefulness towards his franchise for making it as comfortable as can be for him
I feel he left money and room on the table for a goaltender that is undisputedly top of the league to walk into a great contract as we have three goaltenders coming to free agency at the end of the season.
McDavid taking all the risk of not winning a cup, heās mentally unstable to not have 20m per year.
Sorry guys, but Oilers team this year is weaker than last years' team. And…
most of other contenders on West are stronger.
So pls dont cheat yourself and Oil fans.
Good news IS that by thiis deal Connor have the Oil management a chance to strengthen the team….next year. This year ' s team is done.
I would've turned down 12.5 and I don't play… but I bring a Seattle Slew of personality intangibles to the table.
Youth needed.
McDavid donated millions to the Oilers, is selflish, wants to win, and is the best hockey player in the world. The best captain. Just an astoundingly great human being.
Without a doubt. Watch him re-sign again. He's an alpha
Great signing for the Oilers! McDavid is a man of his wordā¦ā¦ he wants to win in Edmonton. His contract gives the Oilers an opportunity of a lifetime to bring the cup home. Iām not really surprised with āHisā contractā¦.. itās all about the teamā¦.. now if this doesnāt inspire every individual on the bench to bring their āAā Game, every night, I donāt know what will. This man just gave his soul to the Oilers for the next 3 years. He will win the cup in Edmonton, then he will pursue a contract of a magnitude never imagined for a hockey player, whether it is Edmonton or elsewhere in the league. As a fan, Thank You Connor for your commitment to this team and this city!
GO OILERS GO!š§”šš§”š
97 points Bob,its been written BigDog.
I have been a pretty big critic of McD, but he did what I said he would do if he was genuine. Well, I'll stfu now and give him his full flowers. Legend!
McDavid knows money canāt buy the cup, good players win cup. When he wins the cup they will pay him then. Why is he the best player , because he just showed us , heās, also a very good human being. How many players in any sport has done what he just done. You think his team mates donāt know what he just done, they will bust their butts for him.
Why didnāt Draisaitl and Bouchard take a pay cut? Donāt they want to win the cup?
As I said before Edmonton will not with the cup with McDavid. They have been there twice with the first being the best. second time they were not even close. When you have a cap of 90M and you pay 50M to 3-4 players you get very little from the rest, Except a bad attitude.