Confirmed with Link: [EDM] Oilers extend Leon Draisaitl (8 Years, $14M AAV, NMC)
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Do you think we'd have a shot at the finals in 2026 if Draisaitl played the whole season for the Bruins?
Not relevant to the point you tried and failed to make.
"Teams don't win cups with poor depth, enjoy playing with Yamamoto!!!"
Except we almost just did, so that isn't accurate.
It's all about enjoyment. JG thing was a wakening. Life isn't all about sports
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I’m not a frank seravalli fan but I have to give him credit. He called this right after the playoffs. 14 Drai, 16 McDavid, 10 Bouchard. So far it’s looking good.
He also threw out some different numbers over the summer but he originally nailed it
He also threw out some different numbers over the summer but he originally nailed it
You made many posts with the same comment.
I had discussions with reasoning. There is a difference. I think youvare missing an " o" in the middle of your name.
14 million, I'll live with, glad to see Leon stay.
nafrelio
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Haha. Yes, fine thanks. Of course I'm happy to watch Leon for 9 more years, but I'm disappointed that he didn't leave (enough) money on the table. I fear that will mean more disappointment for all of us in the coming years. You?
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It's beyond baffling to still be reading posts that basically say the contract hurts the Oilers chances of winning anything based on some arbitrary number people were convinced was what Draisaitl's salary should have been.
Never in doubt Leon was gonna stay and I'm happy to see it officially inked. Next up are Bouch and McDavid.
Haters can suck a f***ing dick with their (even more wrong) Draisaitl will leave Edmonton narratives
Haters can suck a f***ing dick with their (even more wrong) Draisaitl will leave Edmonton narratives
KlimasLoveChild
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It looked a bit much at first glance but %of cap is the important number and when this kicks in it will be right about the same as his previous deal was when it kickedin. I think this age’s quite well too. We’ve already seen what he can do with one leg, one arm and rib cage smashed up. As he loses a step he has the high level mind to adapt. Maybe he has to play wing full time in a few years but I think we can live with that.
As an oilers fan that lived through the days where you knew something like this wasn’t possible. I’d have to say this feels one hell of a lot better. I think I prefer convincing myself that this contract ages wells as opposed the super star leaving town isn’t going to hurt us that much. Once we have McD locked up I think we can finally leave those ghosts in the past.
As an oilers fan that lived through the days where you knew something like this wasn’t possible. I’d have to say this feels one hell of a lot better. I think I prefer convincing myself that this contract ages wells as opposed the super star leaving town isn’t going to hurt us that much. Once we have McD locked up I think we can finally leave those ghosts in the past.
"I would have been happy at $13.5, but $14 means we have no depth and it means Leon doesn't want to win!!!"
Like what?
Out of everything you could possibly complain about, this is your take? Seriously?
When the hell did the likes of Skinner or Arvidsson suddenly turn into the 'Yamamotos.'
Smart GMs sign Duncan Keiths to long contracts and say they'll eventually find a sucker to take them at the back end.
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You should make some new friends.So are we allowed to criticize him in GDTs if he plays lazy shifts ala a washed up Lucic?
Asking for a friend.
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What lol.
Look at Thornton and Kopitar into their late 30s, the early career Drai comparables, until he turned into a mix of Thornton and Ovechkin during his career. Plenty of other guys playing well late in their 30s too. Nowadays players in all sports seem to playing well deeper into their 30s. Drai should be a top player at least into his mid 30s I'd think which would cover most of the contract.
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Something must have stirred the kettle in Ontario. Leafsforever is trending.
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OfCorsiDid
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Beautiful quote by Draisaitl, what a good era to be an Oil fan.
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Great day for the fans, the city, the team and.....obviously Drai
The season can't start soon enough.
The season can't start soon enough.
And this from Leon's fiancee.
But but but.. she's an actress so it'll mean Leon will sign elsewhere in the States.
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Leafs Papi tweeted about Papi (#34) trying to recruit McDavid. Stupid asses can't get over it .
JeffSkinner53
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Amazing. So glad to see one of the greatest players in franchise history stick around for the long haul. I'd rather pay Leo 500k extra than pay Broberg 3M too much.
