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Originally Posted by TheJuxtaposer
Hall is easily the better player. It was smart to lock him up now, before he breaks out. Signing Eberle now would be a giant mistake. Wait until after next season when his percentages regress and then you'll get a fair deal. If Eberle gets close to what Hall just got now, then the Oilers are making a big mistake.
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The fact they are in discussions means that it's a foregone conclusion that a deal will be done this offseason. The Oilers are not going to risk pissing off Eberle by ending talks now and shelving it until later. The message that conveys would not sit well in that locker room considering Eberle is universally considered part of their core.
The Oilers have no choice but to go full steam ahead with the foundation that they've drafted. RNH will be getting his deal next offseason and we will have to see how Yakupov pans out once he steps onto NHL ice. They'll have their stars in place, it's up to Tambellini (or his successor, I don't think very highly of his ability) to round out the roster with the proper support pieces to contend for as long of a window as possible.