Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl is entering the final season of his current deal.
The Edmonton Oilers and superstar forward Leon Draisaitl have opened talks on a contract extension, general manager Stan Bowman said at the Gretzky Hlinka Cup on Monday.
Draisaitl, 28, is entering the final season fo an eight-year, $68 million extension that he signed in 2017. His contract has been one of the best value deals in the NHL, but now, the German star is due for a massive raise. Shortly after his controversial hiring, Bowman stated that he wants to make Draisaitl "an Oiler for life." The same goes for three-time Hart Trophy winner Connor McDavid, who has two years left on his deal and is eligible to sign a new one on July 1, 2025.
“The same thing with Connor. Those guys are a huge reason the team’s had a successful run so far, and they will be a big part of the future too.”
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