In the end, oil, in the end, for three years, in order to finally complement their search for the first Stanley Cup since 1990, and they can thank Connor McDavid for his help.
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The team captain accepted less money to offer the staff the maximum chance to pay for players who are considered necessary to allow Oylers to remove great awards. Accepting $ 25 million for both campaigns after 2025-2026, McDavid transmitted a clear message: he wants to win now.
This case resembles those of several famous hockey players who preferred to leave a lot on the table. One of the most famous examples is the example of Sidney Crosby. Like his visa, Edmonton, Pingbun racks in Pittsburgh agreed to touch a fewer money to help their general director to collect high -quality labor in the hope of winning the championship.
Thus, Crosby signed Command contract Two years and 17.4 million dollars, even if its cost in the market was higher than this amount. Nevertheless, his decision is far from the fact that he still wears fruits, because “thoughts” were excluded from the series three times in a row. And the future of this concession promises to be gloomy at the rink.
In another place in Bettmann's highway, John Tawarez chose to stay in Toronto Mapip Leafs when he signed for four years, and in June the average annual value was $ 4.38 million. USA. Will he be able to raise a silver bowl in the city that has been waiting since 1967?
Waiting to meet
Namely, will there be a choice of number 97 to expand its connection with the Ouilers with a lower salary, correct, the answer is partially in the hands of the DG Stan Bowman. In anticipation of the season 2026-2027. He already has obligations in the amount of $ 82.2 million, including the signing of Jake Walman. He will especially have to resolve the situation before the network, because not a single goalkeeper has a valid agreement after 2025-2026.
This year, Bowman takes place in the amount of $ 834 on his wage, reports Puckdedia. At the front, its main weapons have a force of contracts after the season. By general confession, a veteran, like Adam Henrike, has the right to complete autonomy next summer, risks lifting sails. The portrait is more vague on the blue line: if Evan Bushar and the nurse Darnella have long contracts, Matthias Ekholm and Brett Fist will be free as air on July 1.
Nevertheless, an increase in the place for the maneuver that McDavid gave to his bosses could be noticed, especially between two posts. Stuart Skinner ($ 2.6 million this year) and Kalvin Picard (1 million dollars) will complement their agreement, and nothing guarantees their return to Albert. If the general director judges the change required in this position, he will be able to study the autonomy market in 2026: names, such as Sergey Bobrovsky and Jacob Marxrom, can cause attention.
“Nothing will change in the short term. The fact that he signed an average of 12.5 million dollars. USA, will have a higher influence next year. Our priority is always to improve labor this season, ”Bowman said at a press conference on Tuesday.
