Oilers F Leon Draisaitl signs 8-year, $112M extension

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Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl signed an eight-year, $112 million contract extension on Tuesday.

Draisaitl will make $14 million per season once the contract begins next summer, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL. Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews previously held that distinction, as his deal carries an average annual value of $13.25 million.