The Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid could be the NHL's highest-paid players next summer. But as they set the bar for future players, they know the balance.

McDavid is the best player in today’s game, by far, and Draisaitl’s deal essentially provided the starting point in what stands to be a very short, if not pointless, discussion.

Draisaitl, the NHL's top-paid player, says the Oilers stars can "get more money into hockey and get the players some higher salaries."

NHL insider Chris Johnston reported during Draisaitl's press conference the player's hope that his extension would be followed by one for McDavid next summer. However, Draisaitl made it clear that McDavid, like any player, has to make the decision that’s best for him.

It’s official; Leon Draisaitl is staying in Edmonton. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Draisaitl signed an eight-year, $112 million dollar contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, carrying an average annual value of $14M.

Ultimately, Kucherov is criminally underpaid due to the market he plays in along with the intellect of the Lightning's front office.

The Panthers defeated the Oilers 2–1 in Game 7, marking the closest McDavid and the team have come to winning the Stanley Cup during his tenure in Edmonton. It was also the franchise’s first return to a Game 7 Final since their loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006.

After leading the Edmonton Oilers to a Stanley Cup Final appearance last season, Leon Draisaitl has agreed to a contract extension that will make him

Back in August, the St. Louis Blues tendered their double offer sheet for Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg of the Oilers. Earlier this week, Edmonton general manager Stan Bowman explained how the offer sheets far exceed their current ability and led to the Oilers letting both players go.

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas was with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl when the big offer sheets were announced. After that, the stories differ.