Leon Draisaitl had a hard time picturing himself playing in the NHL wearing anything but an Edmonton Oilers jersey, and the result of that is a long-term commitment to the organization’s pursuit of the Stanley Cup as the highest-paid player in hockey.
Draisaitl on Tuesday signed an eight-year extension worth $112 million, a deal that gives the German star the top salary-cap hit in NHL history at $14 million annually. The new contract, the second-richest in total dollars in league history, begins with the 2025–26 season and runs through 2033.
