Quoting: PleaseBanMeForMyOwnGood
And he'll spin the tires until McDavid asks for a trade this summer. And when he gives him 3 destinations who have limited cap space it will be so painful. The Oilers are the 2nd worst run organization in hockey. Behind only Buffalo.
I'm not convinced Holtby is the answer either, but I don't think the difference between Holtby and Fleury is "2nd worst run organization" vs "astute management", which appears to be how you're framing this.
Career playoff save percentage
Holtby: .926
Fleury: .912
Past 4 years playoff save percentage
Fleury: .920
Holtby: .917
Past 3 years playoff save percentage
Fleury: .914
Holtby: .910
I don't think the gap is necessarily that big. Both are capable of being difference makers between the pipes, both have plenty of playoff experience, both have lifted the Cup.
One is far cheaper to acquire and is more easily traded (MAF has a 10-team NTC and rumor has it he may not accept a move to Edmonton anyhow), so I expect that's the route Holland takes.
McDavid is not going to demand a trade in the summer. That's a wet dream that Toronto fans have frequently, but wishing it won't make it happen.