Possibly..I have not seen any exhaustive analysis for him, compared to McDavid.

Unfortunately, defense-men (except Orr, if I recall) do not warrant the same dollars or trend-setting payment schedule. Doesn't mean it is right, it just is.

One other factor, if McDavid keeps improving, he will continue to have a growing effect on the Oilers, as well as the potential to start winning the scoring race by ever increasing numbers...

Again, I hope he learns from this years' playoff experience and does better next season..