Confirmed with Link: [EDM] Oilers extend Leon Draisaitl (8 Years, $14M AAV, NMC)

[LTIR]

Looks like he got a full 8yr NMC.

 

[nabob]

lol

Glad we can both laugh at your need to set unrealistic expectations so that you can then complain about them


lol

 

[Valhallis]

Happy he's staying... but 14 mil is a lot of money. I was really hoping these guys would take a bit of a haircut.

He seems to be slowing down... which is a bit worrisome when the deal doesn't even kick in until next year.

He can use the $14mil/season to buy new limbs when they inevitably get hacked off in the playoffs

 

[Fourier]

Something is going to have to give unless we want our cup window to only be this upcoming year. Drai needed to take about 12.5, McD about 14, and Bouch about 8 if we wanted to be really competitive

Actually, I don't think this has to be the case. It might mean moving on from Kane but by the time McDavid's deal starts I don't think this will be a big deal.

What it will require is smart moves that fill the roster out with cheaper players who want a shot at winning.

 

[WaitingForUser]

He’s going to be the highest paid player in the league for at least one season. That’s not fair value any way you slice it.

Would you rather have Drai at 14 or Mathews at 13.25? I know who I’m picking 10/10

 

[dem]

If they can win a cup in the next year or 2... No one cares about what we are paying Leon Draisaitl in 8 years..


If we don't... yikes.

 

[nabob]

So many Oilers fans here big mad that IN THEIR OPINION he’s overpaid by 0.5M…they’d be ok with 13.5 but 14 is just awful.

Time to take the rest of the offseason off from this place. Some of you just live to be miserable.

 

[barry halls]

Sad day for Leafs fans, sorry buds. Leon only
makes this commitment because his right hand man 97 told him he plans on doing the same. He could have made as much or more money in a warmer market as a UFA, but this confirms the core is committed to Edmonton.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Why does it guarantee that?

and what’s wrong with McDavid making more than Drai?

Are you that desperate for anything to complain about that you can’t control?

Why does it guarantee that McDavid will make the same contract?

And there's nothing wrong with McDavid making more money because he should be, but we do have to be cap conscious.

I don't understand why you're taking umbrage with what I'm saying. It's a fine contract, I was just hoping it would come in a little cheaper. Bouchard and McDavid are going to have some rich contracts of their own very soon.

 

[FlameChampion]

Will be interested to see how he does 5 on 5 this year. That’s the part of his game that worries me. But hes been given such bad wingers that its hard to tell. Hopefully with RNH/Skinner and Arvidsson it will help him out.

He is money on the PP in his office though.

 

[Canovin]

Glad we can both laugh at your need to set unrealistic expectations so that you can then complain about them


lol

I'm sure you could have tag many other posters and not just mine

lol

So many Oilers fans here big mad that IN THEIR OPINION he’s overpaid by 0.5M…they’d be ok with 13.5 but 14 is just awful.

Time to take the rest of the offseason off from this place. Some of you just live to be miserable.

You won't be missed.

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

I’m not loving the AAV but I’m very excited for the 8 year commitment.

 

[sepHF]

Amazing news, Oiler for life!

 

[Mr Positive]

I'm very happy about this.

#1 is keeping the guy. You never really know

Plus full 8 years ...

 

[Oilslick941611]

So many Oilers fans here big mad that IN THEIR OPINION he’s overpaid by 0.5M…they’d be ok with 13.5 but 14 is just awful.

Time to take the rest of the offseason off from this place. Some of you just live to be miserable.

So true, such a predictable reaction. My first reaction to seeing Drai sign for 14mil was to wonder who on HF would be pised off over it.

 

[Draiskull]

What HFOil was "hoping for" couldn't be less relevant.

That works for guys like Nurse too then. HfOil didnt just make up numbers but looked at comparables. Giving Drai 8.5M was risky for what he had accomplished at that time.
No one expected him to be a 100+pt player or score 50+ goals.

 

[Oilslick941611]

You won't be missed.

speak for yourself.

 

[K1984]

A Hall of Fame player that will actually spend his entire career with the Oilers. Words I wasn’t sure I would ever say.

Great day to be an Oiler.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

He's been leaving money on the table for years. His last contract was significantly lower than his value.

When he signed it, it was more than he was worth.

 

[CupofOil]

Yeah, the last 3-4 years are gonna be pretty bad, but lets be honest, they were gonna be pretty bad at 12.5 as well. The much bigger problem is that this very likely means that the team can't be competitive during the first 4-5 years of the contract either, which would have been much more likely at 12.5. Oh well, is what it is.

12.5 was never remotely realistic so why get upset about something that was never happening.

 

[Ol' Jase]

That works for guys like Nurse too then. HfOil didnt just make up numbers but looked at comparables. Giving Drai 8.5M was risky for what he had accomplished at that time.
No one expected him to be a 100+pt player or score 50+ goals.

It's weird to have to explain this, but what HFOil "hopes for" is never, ever, ever relevant to the actual workings of a professional sports team.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Well it guarantees he's getting paid more than Leon at bare minimum.

Why would he take the same contract?

You’re aware that there’s a pretty big gap between 14m and the max?

 

[Draiskull]

I'm very happy about this.

#1 is keeping the guy. You never really know

Plus full 8 years ...

Not sure if full 8years is a plus point but was needed to get him locked up for the next 5yrs where he will be elite.

 

[aqib]

The Rogers deal is up in 2 years and the US media deal in 2028. So expect big jumps in the cap at those points.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

You’re aware that there’s a pretty big gap between 14m and the max?

And you're aware that McDavid is already one of the best players of all time?

But by all means, explain why you think he's going to take a contract identical to Leon's.