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The Edmonton Oilers made superstar center Leon Draisaitl one of the most highly paid players in NHL history with a contract extension Tuesday.
The Oilers announced that they agreed to an eight-year, $112 million deal with Draisaitl, which will pay him $14 million annually.
Per Frank Seravalli, that makes Draisaitl the highest-paid player in NHL history in terms of average annual value, although the total value of his deal is behind the 13-year, $124 million contract Alex Ovechkin signed with the Washington Capitals in 2008.
Per SI.