The Edmonton Oilers have signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112m, a deal that gives the German star the highest salary cap hit in NHL history at $14m.
General manager Stan Bowman announced the extension on Tuesday, stating, "This is a historic day for the Edmonton Oilers... Leon's commitment to our team, our city and Oilers fans everywhere cannot be overstated."
Draisaitl surpasses Auston Matthews' $13.25m cap hit with this new contract, which nearly doubles his salary; he's been worth every penny, putting up 850 points in 719 regular-season games.
With this contract done, the Oilers can turn their attention to re-signing McDavid… he could be a free agent in the summer of 2026 and is eligible to sign a contract extension 1 July.
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