The figure could have been higher. Draisaitl said: $14 million is correct. – Pierre LeBrun
Leon Draisaitl left money on the table and could have signed for even more than $14 million a year with the Oilers!
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– commissionathletique (@Commissionathl) September 25, 2024
But on the other hand, Draisaitl probably could have received more by testing the free agent market, because he’s worth so much. When 100+ point players are available, they break the bank.
And with the cap set to rise in the next few years (we’re talking $93 million for the 25-26 season), it’s only natural to see the best players sign very lucrative contracts.
Now it remains to be seen whether the captain will do the same for his next contract (his deal ends in the summer of 2026)… And whether the Oilers will be able to take advantage of it before it’s too late.
Overtime
– The franchise is dominant.
Most 50-win seasons in the cap era:
5 – Boston Bruins
4 – Carolina Hurricanes
4 – Colorado Avalanche
4 – Dallas Stars
4 – Detroit Red Wings
4 – New York Rangers
4 – San Jose Sharks
4 – Tampa Bay Lightning
4 – Washington Capitals
3 – Pittsburgh Penguins
3 – Vancouver Canucks
2 -… pic.twitter.com/jOmvAP22sI– Big Head Hockey (@BigHeadHcky) September 25, 2024
– Absolutely.
Miller: Toronto will score their way into the playoffs https://t.co/YOM2lm8OEV
– TSN 690 Montreal (@TSN690) September 25, 2024