Insider says Leon Draisaitl's contract demands are different than expected
According to new reports from Frank Seravalli, Leon Draisaitl asking price for salary on his next contract may have decreased.
I've consistently said from the beginning - 8 year deal. I originally ballparked it at $14M. I don't know that it's quite going to come in that high. I think you're probably looking at a deal somewhere in the 13s.
Seravalli has consistently said that Leon Draisaitl will sign a long term deal to stay with the Oilers, but has always stuck with an annual salary of $14M. Now he's signalling that price may be too high, which lines up with other reports that Draisaitl may be considering taking a discount on his next deal.
He's ONLY interested in signing long term in Edmonton so an 8 year deal is what he's looking for at this time & it sounds like he will take less $ in a long term deal but only if others are willing to do the same.
If Draisaitl truly takes a discount on an eight year contract, the price will come in under $13M. With the salary cap increasing however, he will become the highest paid player in the NHL and surpass Matthews' value of $13.25M. A value in between 13-13.5 on a long term deal would still be fantastic for both the Oilers and Draisaitl - realistically, the Oilers should be happily paying him whatever he demands. If he takes a discount, it shows true selflessness and drive to win.
Regardless of the contract details, Oilers fans will be ecstatic to see Draisaitl confirmed to be staying in Edmonton for his entire career. Hopefully, McDavid follows right behind him. With these two locked up long-term, the Oilers will be competing for Stanley Cups for years to come.
Source: OilerAlert on X
Frank Seravalli on Leon Draisaitl's salary
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What do you think Draisaitl's next contract value will be? | ||
| $14M or more | 24 | 9.7 % |
| $13.75M - $14.0M | 62 | 25 % |
| $13.5M - $13.75M | 85 | 34.3 % |
| Lower than $13.5M | 77 | 31 % |
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