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Leon Draisaitl has signed a monumental eight-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, worth $14 million per year in average annual value (AAV). This new deal makes Draisaitl the highest-paid player in the NHL, even if he’ll only hold that position for about a year. ???? LEON’S LOCKED IN ???? The #Oilers have signed forward…
Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet compiled a list of the most intriguing UFAs in 2025 and interestingly, left off one of the biggest names in the NHL. Playing in the final season of his current contract, Leon Draisaitl is Edmonton’s big priority this summer. The Oilers want to get a deal done and Draisaitl’s agent hinted…
“A bitter end to a tremendous season. I am confident the growth our group experienced will propel us to the top. Thank you #OilCountry for your unwavering support all season long.” That’s the message Leon Draisaitl posted on Wednesday morning via his Instagram page, thanking fans of the Edmonton Oilers and letting them know he…
During a phone interview, NHL Insider from The Fourth Period, David Pagnotta revealed that Leon Draisaitl might not be looking at an eight-year contract extension as originally reported and assumed by Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now. It was originally believed that Draisaitl didn’t want to mess around with anything but an eight-year deal, but Pagnotta…
TSN: Frankie Corrado on TSN talking about Leon Draisaitl’s next big contract. How big does it get? ** NHLRumors.com transcription Host: “Now Toronto has four of the 12 highest cap hits in the league right now with the core four to your point Frankie. At the very top of that list, of course, is Auston…
TSN: Frankie Corrado on TSN talking about Leon Draisaitl’s next big contract. How big does it get? ** NHLRumors.com transcription Host: “Now Toronto has four of the 12 highest cap hits in the league right now with the core four to your point Frankie. At the very top of that list, of course, is Auston…
Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid‘s futures with the Edmonton Oilers are widely perceived to be intertwined, but recent insights suggest a more nuanced situation. Chris Johnston of The Athletic and TSN shed light on the dynamics at play. According to Johnston, Draisaitl’s future with the Oilers is still uncertain, but teams like the Sharks are…
Leon Draisaitl’s agent Jiri Poner told Michael Bauer of Germany’s EishockeyNews this weekend that the ball was in the Oilers’ court when it came to a contract extension for the German superstar. Draisaitl is playing the 2024-25 season, the final of his current deal, at a salary of $8.5 million and is due for a…
The Edmonton Oilers face a unique situation with contract negotiations for both Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard, whose deals end at the same time this coming season. While Draisaitl’s extension seems straightforward, with a potential cap hit in the $13-14 million range, the Bouchard negotiation presents different dynamics. General Manager Jeff Jackson, experienced in contract…
Leon Draisaitl, eligible to sign a contract extension this summer and as early as July 1, has made it clear that the process will take time. Speaking about his future with the Edmonton Oilers, Draisaitl stated, “It’s going to take time to figure out what I want and what the Oilers want.” Expressing his deep…
