Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has signed an eight-year contract extension value $112 million. Its $14 million common annual worth ought to give Draisaitl the best particular person wage cap hit in NHL historical past when the contract kicks in for the 2025-26 season.
As all the time, there are ripples and repercussions with any blockbuster contract. Who received large? Who got here up quick? Here is how the Draisaitl deal impacts the NHL.