Wayne Gretzky and Gary Bettman have stunning reactions to McDavid's contract discount
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Connor McDavid's unbelievable contract discount with the Edmonton Oilers has provoked some responses from hockey's top figures, including Gretzky and Bettman.
McDavid signed for 2 years at just $12.5M, a shocking discount that's made waves throughout the league. It's clear that McDavid is willing to take a major personal sacrifice to help win a cup, something other NHL superstars can't say about themselves.
Wayne Gretzky and Gary Bettman react to Connor McDavid's contract discount
Oilers legend Wayne Gretzky has clearly been rooting for the success of McDavid over his career, and the Great One was
We all know he's worth way more than that. He gave a hometown discount, he wants to win there. They can utilize some of those assets and money to get other players to make their team better.
I think Edmonton's going to be a surprise team this year. I think they're a better team this year than they were last year. I think they're younger, they're faster, and they got 2 of the best players in the game.
Good for him, and good for the city of Edmonton.
- Wayne Gretzky
I think Edmonton's going to be a surprise team this year. I think they're a better team this year than they were last year. I think they're younger, they're faster, and they got 2 of the best players in the game.
Good for him, and good for the city of Edmonton.
- Wayne Gretzky
Gary Bettman spoke in an interview with Chris Johnston of the Athletic about McDavid's extension.
Some may have expected Bettman to be upset with McDavid not taking the maximum value, but instead the commissioner greatly praised the Oilers captain. Maybe he's just happy that a player outside the Florida Panthers took an obvious discount.
I think it's a testament to Connor's passion for the game and his commitment to Edmonton.
If I were an Oilers fan, I'd be excited, and if I were his teammate, I'd be thrilled to know the team is going to have some more flexibility in terms of creating a team that's been even more, if it's possible, successful.
Let's not forget: They've been to the Stanley Cup Final twice in the last two years. I think that in the final analysis, that speaks so well as to a superstar viewing his role in the game and his personal values.
- Gary Bettman
If I were an Oilers fan, I'd be excited, and if I were his teammate, I'd be thrilled to know the team is going to have some more flexibility in terms of creating a team that's been even more, if it's possible, successful.
Let's not forget: They've been to the Stanley Cup Final twice in the last two years. I think that in the final analysis, that speaks so well as to a superstar viewing his role in the game and his personal values.
- Gary Bettman
These are some of the top 2 figures in hockey confirming exactly what everyone else saw - McDavid is a selfless player in pursuit of a cup with the Oilers. It's a phenomenal move by McDavid, and now Edmonton needs to repay him with a Cup winning roster.
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