Yes, I agree, but still thinking he stays in Edmonton.
Sure, more chance to win with Vegas or Florida, no doubt about it.
He was not lucky to sign contract with the team, who unlikely can win the Cup, but so many
other players been in the same situation.
His biggest reason to stay in Edmonton is Draisaitl. But the rest of the team is so average or below average. Why would he stay for another 8 years? To carry a team to a point where they can’t help him win?
Vegas makes the most sense. They have a solid team, solid D, decent goalie and he has chemistry with Marner. Plus, better weather and lower taxes. If Vegas trades Eichel to Boston, they can easily afford to add McDavid, especially with the tax savings. As a UFA, McDavid can go anywhere he wants and if he stays in Edmonton, he is stuck with having to win a Cup by himself which already has not worked for close to 10 years. Can McDavid afford to put his Cup winning fate in the same organization for the rest of his career?