Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl signs historic highest-paid NHL extension in history
Superstar center Leon Draisaitl has committed to staying with the Edmonton Oilers for the long haul, signing an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million.
This deal makes Draisaitl the highest-paid player in the NHL, with an average annual salary of $14 million, as first reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Not only is he now the highest-paid player in the league today, but this contract also makes him the highest-paid player in NHL history.
Draisaitl's new deal proves his place as a cornerstone of the Oilers' future, but will Connor McDavid follow?
| POLL |
Is this an overpay for Draisaitl's new deal? |
| Yes | 74 | 80.4 % |
| No | 18 | 19.6 % |
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