It’s an NHL record amount, the one written into the new deal that will tie Leon Draisaitl to the Edmonton Oliers for eight years starting in the 2025-26 season.
The Canadian franchise and the German forward will continue their adventure together on the basis of a new contract worth 14 million dollars per season, 112 million in total. The German will thus become the highest paid player ever.
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