Keenan's Moustache Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/oilers-sign-leon-draisaitl-to-contract-extension/c-290683522 The Edmonton Oilers have signed centre Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension, through the 2024-25 season, with an average annual value (AAV) of $8.5 million. The 21-year old native of Cologne, Germany completed his third National Hockey League (NHL) season in 2016-17, setting career highs with 77 points (29G, 48A), also finishing with a +7 plus-minus rating and 20 penalty minutes in 82 games. He finished second in team scoring behind only Connor McDavid and ranked eighth among all NHL scorers. He also set a new record for points by a German player in an NHL season, surpassing the record of 59 points, set by Marco Sturm in 2006. The 6'1", 216-pound forward tied for the team lead with 27 power play points (3G, 24A) and also had five game-winning goals, three of which came in overtime. His 27 power play points ranked tied for eighth in the NHL. He also led the Oilers in scoring during the 2017 playoffs, posting 16 points (6G, 10A) in 13 games. Over 191 career regular season games with the Oilers, he has accumulated 137 points (50G, 87A) and 44 penalty minutes. Draisaitl has played internationally for Germany at three World Hockey Championships (2014, 2016, 2017), two World Junior Hockey Championships (2013, 2014) and two Under 18 World Hockey Championships (2012, 2013). He was also the youngest member of Team Europe at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, contributing two goals in six games, reaching the final against Team Canada. Draisaitl was selected by the Oilers in the first round, 3rd overall in the 2015 NHL Draft. Updated with sources. Good contract value, hopefully Bo follows suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Official: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 T$N just confirmed 8yrs at 8.5 AAV edit: beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alflives Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 That's a steal! The Oilers are going to be something. CRAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Man 8 years of him and McDavid up the middle in Edmonton... Good for them, I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSR Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Geez... the Western Conference version of Crosby+Malkin.... Honestly, I'll be shocked if there's no Cup in Edmonton during McDavid's career there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Wow! Steal for the Oilers. Is Leon worth 30% less than McDavid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Im jealous of their hockey team and its rich history but I feel truly blessed that I dont have to live there . I guess even hell has its perks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I think Eichel probably gets 10M. Less than McDavid, more than Draisatl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putgolzin Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 more surprising, since when is some guy with 11 posts allowed to beat out VC for new signings?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepress83 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Wow, great contract for Edmonton. I hope this helps the Horvat negotiations and the Canucks can get a fair deal done with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, nzan said: more surprising, since when is some guy with 11 posts allowed to beat out VC for new signings?! This is just Vintage showing off. He created an account and posted 10 times before anyone was aware of the signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Less than I thought it would be... not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 That's a really good rate, but they are still going to be in cap balancing hell after this coming season. Once McDavid's 12.5 kicks in, they are not going to have much room to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Vintage must be on vacation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Bruce ArthurVerified account @bruce_arthur 7m7 minutes ago More Bruce Arthur Retweeted Mark Lazerus McDavid and Draisaitl and Lucic and Russell: $31 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeridebc Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 minute ago, hatedkid666 said: Bruce ArthurVerified account @bruce_arthur 7m7 minutes ago More Bruce Arthur Retweeted Mark Lazerus McDavid and Draisaitl and Lucic and Russell: $31 million That's crazy. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, Freeridebc said: That's crazy. No? yes. Its going to be tough to fill out the rest of that roster. All hope is not lost folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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