On Edmonton's 630 CHED radio station, Stauffer reported that he had spoken with Draisaitl's agent, former NHL goalie Mike Liut, and that they are working on a 7- or 8-year deal, with an 8-year deal being most likely.
There are also unverified reports suggesting that Draisaitl's new contract could be worth $13.5 million per season for eight years.
While there's no official confirmation yet on the length or value of the contract, Stauffer is a reliable Oilers insider known for accurate reporting. However, we'll need to wait for more traction before considering it a done deal.
Stay tuned, Oilers fans. If Draisaitl does commit to a long-term deal in Edmonton, it could positively impact captain Connor McDavid's future with the team as well.
Source: hockeyfeedReport: Oilers and Draisaitl closing in on long-term deal
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