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

[TB12]

Do you get the feeling that some of those guys at the center of the Universe are rather bitter?

I very much do.

The amount of salt that will be spilt next summer when McD signs his 8-year deal (and those idiots finally realize he will NEVER be a Leaf) will be biblical. lol

 

[Messrules11]

This is good news, now get McD done and I’ll be a happy camper.

 

[The Nuge]

I love that he's staying but I don't quite love that number, especially since it likely guarantees McDavid is getting the max.

I’d guess McDavid is only 14.5-15.0. He already took less once. He’ll get the biggest contract in the league and still be underpaid

 

[MoontoScott]

I very much do.

The amount of salt that will be spilt next summer when McD signs his 8-year deal (and those idiots finally realize he will NEVER be a Leaf) will be biblical. lol

Indeed, life can't be much fun when you go to other teams' boards to taunt other fans but I guess when you are sitting in the middle of the 401 traffic with no particular place to go then.....

 

[McTonyBrar]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1830980347003130074

I wonder what info he got over the summer

 

[Mr Sakich]

No, I already said I’m happy he’s signed.

I can be happy he’s staying and also think it’s a bad contract.

It’s not a zero sum game.

this is how I feel. If the oilers decided that 14M is too much for a 30 year old player, I would have been fine with trading him. Instead the decided that to do the deal and I am fin with that.

If we win one cup in his tenure, this will remembered as a great signing. That probably makes the risk worth it ????

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

That made my day, no more waking up in the morning and first thing to do is to check out if he's signed yet.

Not gonna lie, I was doing the same.

 

[McBooya42]

Congrats!

Only problem is Draisaitl is 29 next month so the Oilers will be paying him 14M until age 38. Those last 3-4 years are going to hurt.

Congrats the Leafs fan says on the Oiler's board...

Then proceeds to dilute that fake congrats with salty tears.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I’m not the one making absolutes like you did in your first post.

It’s okay, item number 10000 that you’re wrong about on here.

You said he's more likely to take an identical contract than league max. I'm interested to know why you think that. He's already proven he's worth as much as he wants.

 

[K1984]

I’d guess McDavid is only 14.5-15.0. He already took less once. He’ll get the biggest contract in the league and still be underpaid

A distinguishing factor with McDavid is he makes about $8M per year from endorsements off the ice that Leon doesn't get. McDavid has more latitude to take less money on his NHL deal because he has large income streams coming in from elsewhere.

 

[Soundwave]

I’d guess McDavid is only 14.5-15.0. He already took less once. He’ll get the biggest contract in the league and still be underpaid

I would say 16 is more realistic. I doubt the Oilers will push too hard and basically give. Then 11 for Bouchard depending on term.

 

[ConnorNova0929]

Try not telling others what to do.

Btw, McDavid and co will eventually age and retire, meanwhile the Toronto Maple Leafs will be around forever.

And stilll looking for three playoff series wins in a single year... what a pathetic franchise.

 

[JeffSkinner53]

How I feel this morning-

 

[Duke74]

So are we allowed to criticize him in GDTs if he plays lazy shifts ala a washed up Lucic?

Asking for a friend.

I'm sure there's a very high probability of that happening over the next 9 years

 

[TB12]

Indeed, life can't be much fun when you go to other teams' boards to taunt other fans but I guess when you are sitting in the middle of the 401 traffic with no particular place to go then.....

Agreed. Never understood these idiots that come to another teams board.

And what are they even chirping about? "hahaha you signed one of the greatest players in the world to an 8 year contract and our man-purse wearing captain only signed for 4 years"

lol like nice flex leafs fans. 1967!

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Congrats the Leafs fan says on the Oiler's board...

Then proceeds to dilute that fake congrats with salty tears.

That’s a nice picture of Matthews with a tummy ache in the playoffs

 

[Oilslick941611]

Hand wringing because this contract is ~500k more than some people hoped it might be is just so dumb.

But that's HFOilers for ya.

yeah, its bit much for me. Can't take these posters seriously.

 

[OfCorsiDid]

Leon today:

 

[Mikey71]

So to many 13.5 would be a great deal but 14 isn't a great deal? You sign your best players for whatever it takes and adjust below that. It is MUCH easier to find that .5m difference on the 3rd or 4th line or bottom pair defencemen. .5m is less than the minimum salary in today's NHL. In the grand scheme of things, that is absolutely peanuts.

Leon obviously wanted to get paid but also wants the team to have the best chance to build a team that can win a cup. There is a perfect balance in there somewhere and as a fan, I will leave it up to the team to find that right balance.

 

[Mr Sakich]

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Drai's fiance Celeste really likes it in Edmonton too. Good thing he got himself a good Canadian girl

I am very afraid to google translate the phrase - Ich liebe dich

 

[Boner Pills]

Woo, glad to see the band staying together for the foreseeable future.

The bickering on here makes me laugh and reminds me of an interview I saw once. I can't recall who, if it was an ex-player or announcer, but said the salary cap has ruined hockey because now everyone just bitches about player salaries rather than enjoying the games.

 

[Defsta]

Congrats!

Only problem is Draisaitl is 29 next month so the Oilers will be paying him 14M until age 38. Those last 3-4 years are going to hurt.

You're not really good at maths, he's still 37 when that contract ends.

 

[JeffSkinner53]

Hand wringing because this contract is ~500k more than some people hoped it might be is just so dumb.

But that's HFOilers for ya.

He was completely underpaid last contract. He deserves his money.

 

[Mapleafan]

And stilll looking for three playoff series wins in a single year... what a pathetic franchise.

Why are you getting personal and resorting to insults? Enjoy the great team you have, we’ll enjoy ours.

 

[Stauf4Prez]

Why are you getting personal and resorting to insults? Enjoy the great team you have, we’ll enjoy ours.

Sounds like you too, are enjoying our great team with us. Enjoy!!