Is Leon Draisaitl worth the money?
It was announced yesterday that Leon Draisaitl signed a major contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers.
The deal will carry an average annual value of $14 million for Draisaitl, who was entering the final season of his deal at a cap hit of $8.5 million, making him the highest paid modern day NHL player in history. With that being said, is Leon deserving of that kind of salary?
Since being drafted third overall in 2014, he has consistently proven himself as one of the league's elite talents. With accolades that include an Hart Trophy, an Art Ross Trophy, and multiple NHL All-Star appearances, Draisaitl's commitment to Edmonton is a significant win for the franchise.
"The Deutsch Dangler" has constantly been a top 10 sorer in the NHL over the past decade. He's strayed from relying on McDavid's play-making abilities and has proved capable of managing his own line. Although there has been concerns with nagging injuries over the past few seasons, the significance of Draisaitl re-signing in Edmonton cannot be overstated.
As far as fans are concerned, the overall sentiment in Oil Nation regarding Leon's return has been positive. Although his salary could have negative implications on the Oilers salary cap, having Leon in Edmonton for the next 8 seasons will be crucial to their success.
source: NHL Trade Rumor
LEON DRAISAITL COMMITS TO EDMONTON OILERS WITH $112M EIGHT-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
| POLL | ||
Are you happy to have Leon back? | ||
| Yes | 306 | 85.7 % |
| No | 51 | 14.3 % |
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