The eight-year, $68 million contract pays Draisaitl $8.5 million per season, and this is the last free agent the Oilers had to sign this offseason. This is also the second long-term deal the Oilers have made this offseason, as they signed Connor McDavid to an eight-year, $100 million extension to kick off free agency.
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When McDavid re-signed, many were curious and concerned to see when Draisaitl would also ink a long-term deal. In addition, there was debate over how much money the German winger would be making, given his breakout performance this past season and his experience so far.