TSN: Craig Button on the Edmonton Oilers extending Leon Draisaitl and subsequent offseason Connor McDavid is eligible for one.
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“Eight-year extension for Leon Draisaitl. And that is the sound you heard from Oilers Nation after listening to the information, huge, huge exhale understanding that Leon Draisaitl shall be in an Oilers uniform for the subsequent 9 seasons.
When you think about Leon Draisaitl is among the finest 5 gamers on the planet, you already know that he delivers large worth. The Edmonton Oilers don’t need to exit and discover different gamers to assist him stay as much as that worth. He makes all people round him higher, and he makes the workforce higher.
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Secondly, the Edmonton Oilers up to now three seasons have been eradicated from the playoffs by that yr’s Stanley Cup champion. They’re shut, they usually know that they’ll compete for a Stanley Cup. And with Leon Draisaitl, they know that their possibilities of profitable gained are that a lot higher.
So, you take into account the Edmonton Oilers constructing a workforce that may contend and compete for a Stanley Cup. That, in and of itself, is massively engaging. The fan base is incredible, and the assist that the Edmonton Oilers get, is absolutely important. And the gamers realize it, they usually’re enthusiastic about enjoying there.
Now, third and this, you’d be remiss if we didn’t look forward to the place Connor McDavid’s contract will are available at. However how about if I set it up this manner, within the yr that Connor McDavid’s new contract will kick in, wage cap shall be at $100 million or extra. So if it’s $14 million for Leon Draisaitl, I’m not going to place an higher restrict on Conor McDavid, however let’s say it’s $16 or $17 million if the Edmonton Oilers can not ice a workforce with two of the easiest gamers on the planet with $69 or $70 million obtainable to them. Nicely, then it doesn’t matter.
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And in the event you’re going to place your chips in, put them in on gamers which are distinction makers. That’s McDavid. That’s Draisaitl. And as you look ahead the place the Edmonton Oilers need to be within the coming season and seasons, having Draisaitl completed and now waiting for Connor McDavid, boy, it’s thrilling occasions in Oil Nation.”
