Edmonton – Leon Draisaitl wants Connor McDavid to be his teammate for a long time among EDMONTON Oilers, but it is well aware that the decision is not in his hands.
Draisaitl begins the first year of the eight -year contract and 112 million (average of $ 14 million) which he signed with the Oilers on September 3, 2024. He would like McDavid to remain by his side during this period.
“It’s not really up to me to comment on this file, [mais] It is obvious that I want to stay here as long as possible, ”said Draisaitl Thursday after an unofficial training session. “I would like to live it with him, but it’s up to him and his family to make the decision according to what is best for them. »»
McDavid flows the last year of the $ 100 million contract (average of $ 12.5 million) which he initialed on July 5, 2017 and he still has not contracted a new agreement. He could become a independent player without compensation at the end of the season.
When Draisaitl signed a new contract a year ago, the supporters of the oilers alleged that McDavid would do the same this year.
The two star attackers have been teammates for 10 seasons and they led the Oilers to the Stanley Cup final in the last two seasons – bowing in front of the Florida panthers both.
Expectations towards another long eliminatory course will still be high this season, while Draisaitl, McDavid and the nucleus of the team will be back.
But a feeling of uncertainty hovers for the future, which causes a touch of anxiety to the supporters of the Oilers.
“I know he loves it here, I know he feels at home. But there are several factors that play a role in such a decision, said Draisaitl. I hope something will be announced soon. »»
McDavid became eligible to sign a contract extension with Edmonton on July 1, but he said he wanted to take his time to decide his future. The Oilers training camp will start on September 17, and the first game of the regular team will take place on October 8 against the Flames de Calgary.
Goalkeeper Stuart Skinner assures that the next McDavid contract has not yet become a subject of conversation in the locker room.
“This is his situation and we let him do his business,” said Skinner. It is not up to us to influence it, it is certainly not my role. We just try to support her as best we can, keeping the goal of successfully winning this year. »»
date: 2025-09-04 21:35:00