Leono’s contract for Draisait’s record deal: 112 million until 2033

– Leasing contract for Draisaitl: USD 112 million extended until 2033

Leon Draisaitl, a star in North American ice hockey, has signed an unprecedented contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. The exceptional German talent, who the team would have had to let go in 2025, will now stay for another eight years. This deal guarantees Draisaitl an average annual salary of 14 million dollars. The Oilers made this announcement public.

According to media reports, this contract will catapult Draisaitl to the top of the highest-paid hockey players in the world, surpassing the usual annual salary of Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs of $13.25 million. Despite the Oilers’ failure to win the Stanley Cup, the NHL’s championship, with Draisaitl on the roster, he remains loyal to Edmonton. This season, they lost the final to the Calgary Flames.

Draisaitl explained his decision by saying: “Edmonton breathes and lives hockey. The support of the fans here is incredible.” He also expressed optimism about winning the Stanley Cup with the Oilers in the near future: “We have built a fantastic team over the years that I feel at home with. We have great ambitions.”

Oilers GM Stan Bowman commented, “Today is a historic day for the Edmonton Oilers.” In his words, “Leon’s commitment to this team, the city and Oilers fans around the world cannot be overstated. His ambition to bring the Stanley Cup to Edmonton drives everything he does on and off the ice.”

Draisaitl, who was drafted as the third pick in the world in 2014, has since broken one record after another. “Today is a milestone for the Edmonton Oilers,” said Bowman. Since then, the son of former German national player Peter Draisaitl has broken numerous records. “This is a monumental day for the Edmonton Oilers,” added Bowman. In five seasons, Draisaitl has scored more than 100 points every year. He has scored more than 50 goals three times and led the league in scoring in 2020. That year he was also named the NHL’s most valuable and best player. These achievements were unprecedented for a German player in the NHL. In 2020, Draisaitl was named German Sportsman of the Year along with basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki.

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Draisaitl’s achievement as 2020 Sportsman of the Year was especially important for German sports fans, considering his German roots. The Oilers’ decision to extend Draisaitl’s contract and keep a top talent from Germany in the NHL is a boost for international ice hockey.

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