Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl becomes highest-paid player in the NHL

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl has fully committed to the organization long term, as he just signed a 8-year contract extension worth $112 million.

The deal Leon Draisaitl has secured, has just officially made him the highest paid player in the NHL, with an average annual salary of $14 million.

Not only does it make him the highest-paid player in the league today, but this contract makes him the highest paid player ever in the history of the National Hockey League.

NHL insider, Elliotte Friedman was the first to confirm the news by stating:

Do you think Connor McDavids next contract will be worth more or less than Leon Draisaitl?

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