The Edmonton Oilers' captain made his position on a contract extension clear as he spoke to the media for the first time since arriving for training camp.
massive extensiothat pays him $14 million per season. It put to rest nearly a full year of speculation surrounding Draisaitl's future with the team.
McDavid is entering the second to last year of his contract that carries an average annual value of $12.5 million. The five-time Art Ross winner and three-time league MVP can begin negotiating his new deal once this upcoming season ends. Unfortunately for McDavid, that gives the league and the media all season to churn the rumor mill and fuel speculation on his future in Edmonton.
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