How Leon Draisaitl’s contract extension cements Oilers’ Stanley Cup contention window
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers issued a two-pronged salvo to the rest of the NHL on Tuesday when they announced the max-term extension of franchise cornerstone Leon Draisaitl.
With Draisaitl signed, Oilers now have to find way to keep McDavid long term
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.
Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million
EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Edmonton Oilers have signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million, a deal that gives the German star the highest salary cap hit in NHL history at $14 million. The new contract begins with the 2025-26 season and runs through 2033. General manager Stan Bowman announced the extension Tuesday.
With Leon Draisaitl signed, the Oilers must avoid familiar team-building pitfalls
And that’s without star blueliner Evan Bouchard being considered, too.
Full contract details of Draisaitl's new insane 8 year deal
The Oilers have officially signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight year contract extension worth $14 million per season.
Grading Leon Draisaitl’s monster $112 million contract with Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have discussed a Leon Draisaitl contract extension all summer long. On Tuesday, though, Draisaitl finally signed the contract. Edmonton and Draisaitl agreed to an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $14 million.
Leon Draisaitl’s deal with Oilers raises big question: What is Connor McDavid worth?
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Leon Draisaitl's NHL stats that led to his contract extension with Oilers
Check out the top numbers from Leon Draisaitl's NHL career that led to his eight-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers.
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