Lowetide: 3 young Edmonton Oilers prospects looking for full-time duty

After a run of recent success, the Oilers' need for internal solutions has never been greater than right now.

Published: 9 months ago by The Athletic

Will Draisaitl’s extension impact structure of future NHL deals?

Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert on The FAN Pregame to discuss the structure of Leon Draisaitl’s eight-year $112 million extension with the Edmonton Oilers and how it might impact future deals within the NHL.

Published: 2 weeks ago by SportsNet

Inside Oilers-Leon Draisaitl contract talks: A 'smooth' process despite GM search, Blues offer sheets

The sides arrived at a contract that is poised to make Draisaitl the NHL's highest-paid player at $14 million when it kicks in next season.

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Athletic

Bowman: 'Never a question' to re-sign Draisaitl despite cap outlook

Stan Bowman knows Leon Draisaitl's eight-year, $112-million extension will contribute to a tricky salary-cap situation, but the Edmonton Oilers general manager wouldn't have it any other way."Players like Leon are special," he told reporters Tuesday....

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Score

Flames bringing veteran Tyson Barrie to training camp on PTO: report

The Calgary Flames are bringing in veteran Tyson Barrie on a professional tryout (PTO) for training camp. The veteran defenceman has a PTO with the Flames per Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. Barrie spent last season with the Nashville Predators, whe...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Daily Hive

Leon Draisaitl contract a testament to ‘special’ Oilers culture

Edmonton, once the town that great players came to leave, is now that place where great players wish to stay. Leon Draisaitl’s extension, which will make him an Oiler for life, is proof of exactly that.

Published: 2 weeks ago by SportsNet

10 things Leon Draisaitl can do with his $112 million contract

What a way to come back from the long weekend, amirite? After weeks of waiting and speculation, Leon Draisaitl signed a $112 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday morning, and I wanted to offer up a few ideas on how he can sp...

Published: 2 weeks ago by Oilers Nation

How Leon Draisaitl's contract extension cements Oilers' Stanley Cup contention window

While there are aspects to be concerned about with Draisaitl’s whooper pact, the good far outweighs the bad.

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Athletic

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl dishes on Connor McDavid extension talks after new deal

The Edmonton Oilers made a big splash on Tuesday, signing Leon Draisaitl to a monster extension. The $14 million average annual value (AAV) is the highest in league history and creates a salary cap crunch for new general manager Stan Bowman. Supersta...

Published: 2 weeks ago by ClutchPoints

Re-Ranking the Top 2025 NHL Free Agents After Leon Draisaitl's Extension

When we saw Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl's contract was ending after the upcoming season, we had pie-in-the-sky ideas that maybe, just maybe, he…

Published: 2 weeks ago by Bleacher Report

Can the Oilers Keep Both Draisaitl and McDavid? Friedman Weighs In

The Edmonton Oilers recently made a significant move by securing one of their superstars, Leon Draisaitl, with an eight-year contract extension worth $14 million per season. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman…

Published: 2 weeks ago by The Hockey Writers