The Edmonton Oilers made a big move on Tuesday by signing Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year, $112 million contract.
This deal means two things for the Oilers: no more worries about Draisaitl’s contract next season and it shows Connor McDavid that the team is serious about winning.
But with Draisaitl’s huge salary of $14M per year, which is the highest in NHL history, can they still afford to keep McDavid?
Financial Implications:
If Edmonton thinks Draisaitl is worth this much, then what about McDavid? He’s scored 100+ points in seven out of nine seasons and 30+ goals in eight seasons. Surely, he deserves between $14M and $18M annually.
Fans might wonder if these high costs will hurt the team’s ability to sign other good players.
Some might say it’s risky to spend so much on just two players. What if one gets injured? Or what if they don’t perform as expected? The team’s future could be at stake.
On another note, this kind of spending shows how much faith the Oilers have in their stars. They believe these players are key to winning championships.
What do you think? Is it smart for the Oilers to spend so much on Draisaitl and possibly McDavid too?
