Draisaitl and Stan Bowman address tough questions on new massive contract

After weeks of speculation, the Edmonton Oilers finally got a deal done with star forward Leon Draisaitl, inking him to an eight-year deal that carries a cap hit of $14 million over that time.

It's a deal that's been a long time coming, with Connor McDavid's superstar teammate now being paid the richest deal in NHL history on a yearly basis, in a move that will earn new GM Stan Bowman plenty of praise after the criticism surrounding his signing. When asked about the contract, Bowman was full of praise for Draisaitl, and it appears as though it was his biggest priority when getting to Edmonton, with the deal now done for both parties.

As for Draisaitl, he is understandably thrilled about his new deal, and when asked about it, he expressed his hope that Connor McDavid follows suit, although he reveals he told his All-Star teammate to do what is best for him.

While there were reports that Draisaitl could look to hit free agency next year and potentially move on, he revealed in his first interview since signing the deal that he loves the Oilers jersey, and while he's being paid handsomely to remain, he couldn't see himself playing elsewhere.

Ultimately, this pairing is a match made in heaven for both parties, and after a long time coming, it made sense to get this deal done, and if the team can keep McDavid too, they'll be a threat for years to come.

Source: Oilers Insider
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