Connor McDavid has admitted that he was quite exhausted at the start of last season, which contributed to the Edmonton Oilers enduring one of their worst starts to a campaign.

With the Edmonton Oilers signing Leon Draisaitl to a record-setting contract, what kind of deal will Connor McDavid make when it's his turn?

Although McDavid's next contract will likely set a new high-water mark for this era of NHL players, it'll still be a bargain for the Oilers.

By signing Draisaitl before training camp, the Oilers avoid distractions this season. They also send a message to McDavid, who has two seasons left on the eight-year, $100 million contract ($12.5 million AAV) he signed with the Oilers on July 5, 2017. The 27-year-old center will be eligible to sign another contract July 1.

NHL insider Chris Johnston reported during Draisaitl's press conference the player's hope that his extension would be followed by one for McDavid next summer. However, Draisaitl made it clear that McDavid, like any player, has to make the decision that’s best for him.

In this article, we analyze the comments made by Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl after he signed a massive 8-year extension.

There is no Leon Draisaitl without Connor McDavid, and there is no Connor McDavid without Leon Draisaitl. The Dynamic Duo has taken the NHL by storm over the last decade, being among the league’s best scorers not only in the regular season,

With Leon Draisaitl's massive contract now settled, the attention in Edmonton shifts squarely onto Connor McDavid and his next deal with the Oilers. The franchise just signed Draisaitl to the highest NHL deal on an Annual Average Value basis, paying the German center $14 million per season for the next eight years.