Leon Draisaitl is qualified for an agreement extension with the Edmonton Oilers and all eyes are on what the Oilers may provide the forward. According to Sportsnet, the star forward’s next agreement might go beyond the league’s present greatest typical yearly worth (AAV) held by Auston Matthews at $13.25 million. But, current reports from the exact same expert who reported that marvel if the delayed agreement provided to Seth Jarvis may alter things.

Frank Seravalli just recently went over the possible agreement scenario on Sportsnet 960 radio, recommending that Draisaitl’s brand-new offer might reach or perhaps go beyond an AAV of $14 million. “I think in the end the number is going to end up being probably one that starts with a 14, if not just a shade under it,” Seravalli kept in mind. “But I think if the Oilers were thinking heading into this process that he’s going to take a significant team-friendly discount, I think the early indications are that’s not the case.”

Then, all of a sudden, the Jarvis offer occurred.

An agreement alternative that has actually been offered to groups for a number of years, couple of representatives and gamers have actually ever taken a look at deferred offers due to the fact that a) they aren’t typical and b) gamers need to wait to earn money. But, if Draisaitl is open to making more, however not getting it all over the next 9 seasons (8, plus next season he’s currently signed for) a deferred offer ends up being a genuine possibility.

Seravalli recommended in a current post for Daily Faceoff that Draisaitl and the Oilers might in theory tear down his AAV by $4 million per season and pay him a postponed quantity every year for 40 years after his agreement ends. An offer like that may make Draisailt the highest-paid NHL gamer, however not with the greatest cap.

The Truth Is, Talks With Draisaitl Keep Potentially Changing

With Draisaitl’s agreement extension being a leading concern for the Oilers, the group’s management will require to thoroughly think about how to stabilize their cap area and preserve a competitive lineup. A deferred offer may be among the very best alternatives yet.

Draisaitl has actually contributed in the Oilers’ current successes, and there is no doubt the Oilers wish to get him on a long-lasting offer. It’s simply unclear what sort of offer both sides are open to thinking about. And, if Draisaitl does sign a deferred offer, could that open the floodgates for gamers like Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard to do the exact same?

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