No way Skinner signs for that. At least 2 million more and 2 years more. Gardiner also signs for at least 2 million more.

9 is mark stone and erik karlsson money. Maybe he'll have to be overpaid to be convinced to come to edmonton, but I don't think that means 9 million.

Yea Gardiner gets at least 5 mil. Skinner will probably get 8.5 mil or so, but to be completely honest I think that's an overpay for him and smart teams will avoid that. History shows that players under perform after getting large contracts after career years. He would be dangerous on a line with McDavid though.

EK will sign for more than 9 million as an elite RHD. Tavares money at least, wherever he ends up. I remember seeing around christmastime that Skinner's ask was at 9 million, and I don't think he will come down on that.

Doesn't that mean he was asking for 9 mil to stay in Buffalo? If he doesn't like playing in Buffalo, he'll take less than that elsewhere. And personally, I wouldn't want to play in Buffalo. Losing culture, small market, ****ty weather. He might take less to go somewhere else.

Skinner is worth like 8.75

And EK starts at 11.25 imo

Skinner is apparently asking for $9m, but that is just what he wants not what he gets. But he likely gets $8m in free agency.

Dzingel will likley fetch $5m or more as a UFA. Someone will overpay and he may just stay in Columbus as they said they didn't see him as just a rental. Columbus won't let everyone walk.

Gardiner is looking for the big deal. Max years at $6m or more. No way he takes less money and term to go to the Oilers.

Even if you clear the cap room and you have McDavid, I can't see that many UFAs running to play in Edmonton right now