Edmonton re-signed Connor McDavid to an eight-year, $100 million deal to kick off the summer, making him the highest paid player in NHL history. And, on Wednesday, the Oilers locked up Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year, $68 million contract extension.
With both of these players locked up long-term, Edmonton has ensured their core moving forward and can now focus on rising as top Cup contenders. However, some are concerned about the Oilers’ cap troubles, especially with a plethora of free agents to re-sign next season, as well as the fact that Edmonton will be paying $21 million combined for two players.