2025-26 NHL Thread

[bustaheims]

The language he's using has changed a bit..."I've earned the time to take my time with this decision".

I'm assuming the Oilers would give him $20m, so it sounds more like he's deciding if he wants to stay at all.

It's definitely about if he wants to stay and for how long he wants to commit. Oilers will definitely give him the max if he wants it, but does he want to commit to them long-term if he decides it's not time to move on?

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968330465720594593

 

[Frank E]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968330465720594593

That's my thoughts on it as well...what else can Bowman offer other than money?

They've already hired his choice of coach and members of his mangement team.

 

[cabber24]

I would be shocked if he entertained moving. His best man just signed long-term.

It feels like the Leafs where they have struggled to give 6 forwards any meaningful role whatsoever. Bouchard and Nurse taking up $20M hurts.