RWJC Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) Oilers’ Open Extension Negotiations With Leon Draisaitl June 15th, 2024 at 4:35pm CST • By Gabriel Foley The Edmonton Oilers have a stressful summer ahead, with 12 pending free agents currently a part of their Stanley Cup run and just $10MM in projected cap space. That’s enough of a headache – but to add to it, the team will have to keep in mind the major paychecks due to their superstars over the next two summers. Both Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard will need new deals in 2025, while Connor McDavid will challenge contract records once again in 2026. Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff recently joined Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer to discuss the looming payday, projecting that the trio of stars will cost a total of $40MM when all is said and done. Seravalli broke that down to $16MM going to McDavid, $14MM going to Draisaitl, and $10MM going to Bouchard. Seravalli went on to discuss Draisaitl’s looming negotiations in-depth, sharing that the star German forward is interested in signing a long-term deal near the league maximum – as opposed to a short-term and relatively cheaper deal like Auston Matthews‘ four-year, $53MM contract. At 28, a long-term deal would take Draisaitl through the majority of his remaining career and cement his place as career batterymate of McDavid. Seravalli believes the Oilers have already opened discussions of an extension with Draisaitl’s camp, as they look to both lock up their core and chip into their looming bills as quickly as possible. Should these projections hold true, the Oilers would need to ensure they had $24MM to go to Draisaitl and Bouchard next summer. The league salary cap is projected to reach $92MM ahead of the 2025-26 season, per CapFriendly, after seeing a record-tying $4.5MM increase to $88MM this summer. Another increase would go a long way toward helping Edmonton’s budgeting. The Oilers don’t have many players entering free agency in 2025, and get a bit of a boost by Cody Ceci‘s $3.25MM cap hit coming off the books, but they’ll again have to look towards the future, with Evander Kane, Stuart Skinner, Mattias Ekholm, and Brett Kulak set to join McDavid in 2026’s free agency class. Edmonton boasts an exciting opportunity to lock in three franchise cornerstones as career Oilers. It’s hard to argue a case against any of them – the trio currently leads Edmonton in postseason scoring and would likely compete for the Conn Smythe Trophy should Edmonton turn the series around. Bouchard’s emergence as a true top defenseman, capable of playing upwards of 25 minutes a night, has propelled Edmonton into a team capable of being carried by their star talent, while Draisaitl has emerged as one of the few players in the NHL capable of rivaling McDavid’s scoring. The Oilers seem plenty aware of those accolades and are now taking the first steps towards securing their future by kicking off contract talks with Draisaitl. https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2024/06/oilers-open-extension-negotiations-with-leon-draisaitl.html#ref=home Edited June 15 by RWJC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) They should trade Leon. They could get a boat load. Two good players,couple A prospects,three first. Then flip a first get another sold D or goalie. Free agency get the other either goalie or D. Fill out the roster and actually win a cup,if not they are doomed to stay as is. Edited June 15 by cripplereh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nucker67 Posted June 15 Popular Post Share Posted June 15 0 goals in the Finals. Sure, give them all a raise 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Lol, I love the Oilers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Trade him for some schnitzel and a ticket to Octoberfest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Whether Draisaitl gets the extension or is moved, their window is closing. The contract will cripple them or the assets they receive will be picks/young players who need time to develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJCF96 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 If Draisaitl leaves as a UFA and signs with the Rangers, then he is an immediate threat to be the next Mark Messier and we must prevent that from happening at all costs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Canuckpuckluck1 Posted June 15 Popular Post Share Posted June 15 (edited) That Nurse contract is such an amazing deal for the Oilers!!! It brings a huge smile to my face.... Oh and I forgot the Jack Campbell contract...thats another winner! Edited June 15 by Canuckpuckluck1 added extra info 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 8 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Trade him for some schnitzel and a ticket to Octoberfest. How much Pilsner can you get for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Just now, Ghostsof1915 said: How much Pilsner can you get for him? Depends on how many ham hocks you got. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EB43 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 He’ll probably start negotiations by diving and pretending to be hurt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker67 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 I would love it if Drasaitl said, "no thanks" and signed in the east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck You Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 This was pretty much their chance to get the cup..Things are going to go down hill for them like it did for us after 2011-2012. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 13 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: How much Pilsner can you get for him? Not much, but plenty of soiled lederhosen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 10 minutes ago, EB43 said: He’ll probably start negotiations by diving and pretending to be hurt. Yeah, I can see him getting offered 13 million a year and he snaps his back, like he’d been shot in the face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guntrix Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Am I the only one who's not totally convinced on Bouchard. 10M is a lot for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 2 minutes ago, Guntrix said: Am I the only one who's not totally convinced on Bouchard. 10M is a lot for him. Ask King Heffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Bouchard Dry Saddle and McJesus making a combined $40 million in total team cap guarantees the team will never see a cup with them. Shame that there's so little interest in actual winning or team loyalty anymore among players. I still think player agents are the biggest cancer to the league not named bettman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gurn Posted June 15 Popular Post Share Posted June 15 (edited) Every single player should always do what is best for them and their families. Teams don't give a crap about the players-just the product, and revenue stream loyalty has gone out the window- heck teams now ask players to waive NTC protection. Where is the loyalty? Edited June 15 by Gurn 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Draisaitl would be an idiot not to explore the market as a free agent. Let me re-phrase that, he would be dumber than he looks if he doesn't see what other teams will offer for his services. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSR Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 1 hour ago, Canuckpuckluck1 said: That Nurse contract is such an amazing deal for the Oilers!!! It brings a huge smile to my face.... Oh and I forgot the Jack Campbell contract...thats another winner! I honestly think that Nurse contract has cost them a Cup. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Sure, sign him for max and Mcdavid can walk. Works for me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe King Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 It used to be they played for the love of the game. This no longer applies. Fans cheer and support their teams and pay in the hope of a cup. Most of the off season is talk about the strain on the budget to try to hold a team together. To pay so and so you need to trade away other good players and bring in AHL players to fill out the roster. Most of these guys are already rolling in the dough. Add in the tax differences. Round round we go. I guess what I'm trying to say it's less and less about hockey and more about math. I really don't find math all that exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 22 minutes ago, Reg said: Draisaitl would be an idiot not to explore the market as a free agent. Let me re-phrase that, he would be dumber than he looks if he doesn't see what other teams will offer for his services. He does look pretty dumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 5 minutes ago, Joe King said: It used to be they played for the love of the game. This no longer applies. Fans cheer and support their teams and pay in the hope of a cup. Most of the off season is talk about the strain on the budget to try to hold a team together. To pay so and so you need to trade away other good players and bring in AHL players to fill out the roster. Most of these guys are already rolling in the dough. Add in the tax differences. Round round we go. I guess what I'm trying to say it's less and less about hockey and more about math. I really don't find math all that exciting. They played for the love of the game and got screwed by the owners like Gordie Howe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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