One year away from signing his own eight-year extension of $ 112 million, Leon Draisaitl again answers contract-related questions all this time it is not about his own contract. Draisaitl was back on the ice for informal skates and was asked for Connor McDavid.
On Thursday, the media wanted to know what he thinks about all the talk about his good friend. Draisaitl was diplomatic when asked About the future of his captain. He said it is not really up to him to comment, but he did give a bit of a sound bite.
“Of course I want him here for as long as possible. I want to win with him,” said Draisaitl. “It’s about him and his family, and they are going to make their decision based on what is best for them. I know he likes it here, I know he feels at home here, but there are many things that play such a decision. So hopefully something will be reported soon.”
Players already suffer from McDavid questions
McDavid was eligible to sign an extension on July 1, with his current eight -year -old $ 100 million deal to end at the end of this season. The lack of progress has fueled speculation throughout the competition, although McDavid said last week in Hockey Canada’s Olympic Orientation Camp that he has ‘all intention to win in Edmonton’. He takes his time, but he didn’t want it to be a distraction.
Of course it didn’t take time for the media to ask other players on the oilers about their captain. Draisaitl was not surprising to the first to be promised for his opinion. He gave the media a bit of what they wanted, but there will come a time when he will stop answering questions. Other oilers will probably do the same.
For the time being, Draisaitl and the Oilers will focus on the coming season. “It starts from zero,” he said. “Every team is different and you have to rebuild it.”
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