While the Oilers are still trying to recover from their loss in the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers, the future of Leon Draisaitl is at the heart of concerns surrounding the Canadian team.
Draisaitl has one year remaining on his eight-year, $68 million contract before he becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer. He is allowed to sign an extension starting July 1.
“I’m going to give you the flattest answer possible,” said the striker during the team’s assessment on Wednesday. I’m going to sit down with my agents and discuss it with the Oilers to see what their plan is and what our plan is. »
“This is a matter that will take time to resolve, I have to determine what I want and what all parties want. Edmonton has priority to sign me right now, that’s all I’m going to say. Obviously, I love being an Oiler more than anything. »
The 25-year-old amassed 41 goals and 106 points in 81 regular season games, then added 10 goals and 31 points in the playoffs. However, during the final, he only had three assists.
Since being drafted by Edmonton third overall in 2014, Draisaitl has won the Hart Trophy, the Art Ross Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Trophy, in addition to his five invitations to the NHL All-Star Game.
The German has 347 goals and 850 points in 719 career games.
The Oilers have 10 players eligible for full free agency this summer, including Warren Foegele and Adam Henrique. Two others are restricted free agents, Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg.
