Insider hints at upcoming contracts for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl
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Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are primed to sign new deals with the Edmonton Oilers, boosting their future prospects. With optimism high, these stars are expected to lock in long-term contracts.
The Edmonton Oilers, having tasted the agony of losing in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals, are looking to the future with renewed hope. The team's fortunes have been dramatically uplifted by the stellar performances of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and now, the Oilers are poised to make these two superstars a permanent fixture in their lineup.
Reports indicate that Leon Draisaitl is on the brink of securing a new contract with the Oilers that will keep him with the team for the next eight years. This move is expected to be finalized in the upcoming weeks or months.
Following Draisaitl's anticipated deal, attention will shift to Captain Connor McDavid. According to insider Frank Seravalli, the Oilers are working to keep both players at a combined salary under $30 million annually. If this prediction holds true, it could potentially set a record for the most cost-effective high-caliber duo in the NHL.
McDavid and Draisaitl's new contracts might still make them the highest-paid players in the league. However, with their exceptional track records and the pivotal role they have played in transforming the Oilers into a top contender, their deals might well exceed the $13.25 million AAV of Auston Matthews' recent contract. Given their impact, these contracts could be viewed as a bargain in retrospect.
McDavid's current contract is set to expire in 2026, but as he becomes eligible for an extension in the summer of 2025, the Oilers' front office is keen to lock him in alongside Draisaitl. If successful, this could set the stage for a golden era comparable to the Oilers' legendary 1980s dynasty.
Edmonton Oilers' future with McDavid and Draisaitl
As the Oilers look to the future, the commitment of McDavid and Draisaitl signifies a clear intent to build a championship-caliber team. The stability these new contracts promise could be the key to realizing the Oilers' long-term ambitions, potentially echoing the successes of past great teams.
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