Oilers president contradicts media with plans for Draisaitl contract
Oilers President Jeff Jackson met with the media today to address the coming offseason with himself as interim General Manager, especially Leon Draisaitl's pending free agency.
To begin, Jackson stressed the importance of hiring a new General Manager before getting into the thick of contract talks.
- Jeff Jackson
Not only that, but Jackson continued to say that the Oilers aren't feeling any pressure to have Draisaitl signed to an extension before entering the season. Jackson sounded extremely confident that Draisaitl will sign, but also would've be phased if the negotiations continued for up to a year. Specifically however, he mentioned July 15th as a date where a deal could be finalized.
Interestingly, both points from Jackson contradict previous reports from the media about Draisaitl's contract. According to Seravalli weeks ago, the Oilers had already begun discussions with Draisaitl for his contract, and Chris Johnston reported that the Oilers could explore trading Draisaitl if he's not signed to an extension next season.
- Chris Johnston, The Athletic
Compared to media reports, Jackson speaking to the media today made re-signing Leon Draisaitl sound like a mere formality. After Jackson's clear confidence in his comments today that a deal will be reached, Oilers fans can keep their expectations for more Stanley Cup runs in the future.
Source: Jason Gregor
Jeff Jackson speaks on Draisaitl's contract status.
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JUIN 27 | 426 ANSWERS Oilers president contradicts media with plans for Draisaitl contract Do you think the Oilers will re-sign Leon Draisaitl? | ||
| Yes, he wants to stay | 361 | 84.7 % |
| No, he's leaving | 49 | 11.5 % |
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