Leon Draisaitl will be the highest paid player in the NHL

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Finnegan Frost
September 1, 2024 (10:06)

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Leon Draisaitl is expected to be receiving a massive bump in pay when he re-signs with the Edmonton Oilers, making him the highest paid player in the NHL.

Since the debut of the NHL offseason, Edmonton Oilers all-star Leon Draisaitl has been a focal point for hockey enthusiasts. He's been eligible for a contract extension for the past two months, but nothing has come to fruition yet. When the preverbal trigger finally gets pulled, the Edmonton Oilers could make Leon Draisaitl the highest-paid player in the NHL.

According to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, Draisaitl may become the highest paid player in the NHL when a new deal is signed.

"I think in the end the number is going to end up being probably one that starts with a 14,» Seravalli said on SN960 The FAN's Big Show. «If the Oilers were thinking heading into this process that he's going to take a significant team-friendly discount, I think the early indications are that's not the case." Seravalli said"

Although $14 million AAV would surely put a smile on Leon's face, the monstrous figure is anything but cap-friendly for the Oilers. When Leon earns his massive payday, what will this mean for the club when Connor McDavid enters contract negotiations next year?

The Oilers could soon have the two highest NHL salaries on the same roster. Although that may be the case, the Oilers will always be true Stanley Cup contenders as-long as the pair remain together.

Source: SI
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