Leon Draisaitl talks about McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers

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Finnegan Frost
September 5, 2024 (11:27)

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It was announced last week that Leon Draisaitl re-signed 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.

The 28-year-old will be the league's highest-paid player once the contract kicks in next summer, taking over ahead of Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, who carries an AAV of $13.25 million on his four-year deal.

In a recent interview with Oilers insider Jason Gregor, Leon was asked about McDavid's future with the club and provided fans with some insight.

When asked to give some insight on the direction McDavid was planning to go, since his contract is up after the 2025-26 season, Draisaitl made sure not to give much away about his «dynamic-duo» partner. In response, Draisaitl implied that he made sure he did what was best for his career moving forward, and believes that's exactly what McDavid will do as well. While nobody expected Draisaitl to give a direct answer, this one made fans wonder if there's a slim chance McDavid is considering alternative options.

As far as McDavid re-signing with the club, I don't think fans have very much to concerned about. Leon Draisiatl will ultimately end up being the catalyst for McDavids return to Edmonton. Realistically, where else would McDavid go to chase success?

The duo have already made it to game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final together, in addition to both players winning Hart Trophies in Edmonton. I think its safe to say McDavid isnt going anywhere in 2025-2026.

source: The Hockey Writers
Oilers' Draisaitl States McDavid Will Do «What's Best For Him» on Next Contract