Insider sheds light on a Leon Draisaitl trade with his future in question

Since being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers have seen significant changes. First, General Manager Ken Holland stepped down. Then, the team traded third-line center Ryan McLeod to the Buffalo Sabres. Now, the future of Leon Draisaitl is uncertain.

New General Manager Jeff Jackson has several big tasks ahead, including securing a contract extension for superstar Leon Draisaitl. After a disappointing Stanley Cup Finals run, Draisaitl was asked about his future in Edmonton as he heads into the final year of his contract.

Despite his love for being an Edmonton Oiler, trade rumors have persisted as a contract is still not signed. Today, an NHL insider gave his perspective on the situation.

In a new segment, insider Chris Johnston addressed the rumors connecting Draisaitl to the San Jose Sharks. Johnston denied that the San Jose Sharks would be trading for Draisaitl.

This has sparked a conversation about Draisaitl's future with the Edmonton Oilers. While Johnston denied a trade to the San Jose Sharks, he did not rule out the possibility of a trade altogether.

Fans and media will be on high alert in the coming weeks as this situation develops. Draisaitl is still likely to sign in Edmonton, but the longer an extension takes, the more a trade becomes a possibility.

Source: hockeypatrol
Leon Draisaitl trade: Top NHL insider Chris Johnston comments on his future