Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid reportedly decide on their future in Edmonton
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The Edmonton Oilers likely won't win this year's Stanley Cup, but they know how to get there. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have now confirmed their commitment to the team.
While it might be easy for McDavid and Draisaitl to leave Edmonton—if Wayne Gretzky could do it, anyone can—they've both expressed a desire to stay long-term:
Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid have reportedly made it clear to the Edmonton Oilers management/owners that they have no intentions of leaving or testing free agency, and want to re-sign long-term in Edmonton. Per, Frank Seravalli.
According to Bob Stauffer, the Oilers and Draisaitl have already begun extension discussions, and Draisaitl wants to be locked up long-term, not like the Auston Matthews deal in Toronto.
According to Bob Stauffer, the Oilers and Draisaitl have already begun extension discussions, and Draisaitl wants to be locked up long-term, not like the Auston Matthews deal in Toronto.
Keeping McDavid and Draisaitl is crucial for the Oilers. The team also needs to find a way to keep top defenseman Evan Bouchard.
The road to the Stanley Cup is never easy, but McDavid and Draisaitl clearly believe they have the makings of a champion in Edmonton.
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JUIN 15 | 595 ANSWERS Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid reportedly decide on their future in Edmonton Do you think both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will stay with the Edmonton Oilers? | ||
| Yes | 357 | 60 % |
| No, one will leave | 193 | 32.4 % |
| Both will leave | 45 | 7.6 % |
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