As the Edmonton Oilers get ready for next season and beyond, among the greatest concerns looming is the agreement extension for star forward Leon Draisaitl. After playing numerous seasons on a team-friendly offer, Draisaitl is among the league’s most dominant gamers, and his next agreement is anticipated to show his elite status. One of the huge concerns is whether Draisaitl will command an income that goes beyond Auston Matthews‘ league-leading $13.25 million yearly cap hit, and if he may think about a home town discount rate to stick with the Oilers.

Discussing Draisaitl’s next offer on TSN, Frankie Corrado highlighted that the Oilers’ star should have a substantial raise. Given Draisaitl’s constant top-level efficiency, consisting of being a three-time 50-goal scorer and generating over 100 points in 5 seasons, his brand-new agreement is expected to begin at Matthews’ $13.25 million mark and possibly go higher.

When asked if Draisaitl’s agreement should be greater, Corrado reacted:

“It absolutely should. And this is the way the league works. Salary cap goes up certain players contracts are expiring and Leon Draisaitl is going to get a significant raise. His raise starts at $13.25 and then the conversation goes up from there.”

How Much Is Draisaitl Worth? How Much More Than Matthews?

The contrasts to other leading NHL agreements are unavoidable. Nathan MacKinnon‘s recent contract at $12.6 million and Connor McDavid‘s $12.5 million deal set precedents, but with the cap rising, Draisaitl’s worth is forecasted to eclipse these figures. He won’t be the highest-paid gamer in the NHL for long, however the reality he will be for a season is a testimony to what the Oilers think about him.

Amid needing to browse their monetary restraints, while likewise showing to Draisaitl that they imply organization and wish to maintain him, it’s a balancing act.

One vital element of this settlement will be whether Draisaitl wants to take a home town discount rate. Staying with the Oilers would imply staying with a group where he has actually developed chemistry, especially with Connor McDavid, and where he has actually ended up being a main figure in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup. A discount rate might offer the Oilers with the versatility to develop a more powerful supporting cast around their star gamers.

Corrado questions if it’s not about whether Draisaitl makes more than Matthews, it’s just how much more.

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