The Oilers have had a turbulent season but still find themselves in a playoff spot. While things look better for this season uncertainty for the future has started to mount regarding
Leon Draisaitl's contract.
Leon Draisaitl and
Connor McDavid have carried the Edmonton Oilers organization to a playoff spot for several years in a row. The duo have been integral to the success of the Oilers. Earlier this season fans started to wonder if it was time for a change
after head coach Jay Woodcroft was fired. Since his firing the team has made a miraculous turnaround and find themselves back in the playoffs.
Of course, this new found success has a lot to do with the heightened play of stars
Connor McDavid and
Leon Draisaitl. With the season winding down and the offseason on the horizon talks about
Leon Draisaitl's contract have emerged. He will be heading into the final season of his current contract in 2024-25.
Darren Dreger reveals Leon Draisaitl's future is uncertain in Edmonton
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In a recent segment talking about the Edmonton Oilers NHL insider Darren Dreger brought up
Leon Draisaitl. The insider has heard rumblings that an extension is not a sure thing at this moment. He believes that negotiations between the two sides could linger well into the offseason.
Darren Dreger doesn't think Draisaitl will sign right away on July 1st in Edmonton.
«I think this could be fascinating to see how it plays out and drags on»
Despite the uncertainty of his next contract,
Leon Draisaitl continues to perform putting home his 34th goal of the season last night en route to a win over the Montreal Canadiens.
While no one can predict the future the Edmonton Oilers much like the rest of the NHL understand how valuable
Leon Draisaitl is. If these negotiations drag on into the season watch out for talks to become a media circus much like
William Nylander's situation earlier this year.
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