Leon Draisaitl nearing a contract extension with the Oilers, Evander Kane commits to staying, and the latest on Hollway and Broberg.
Firstly, contract extension talks with star forward Leon Draisaitl are reportedly progressing well. GM Stan Bowman said last week there was nothing “negative” to report but he didn’t have a timeline for an extension. This account suggested that Draisaitl’s camp asked for as high as $14.5 million on an average annual value (AAV) but that he is willing to take less to remain in Edmonton. They suggest the two sides will settle on an eight-year deal with an AAV in the range of $13.3 million to $13.5 million.
Additionally, the account reports that Evander Kane is expected to be ready for training camp and will participate in the Captain’s Skates in September. They seem to hint that talk of his injuries is being exaggerated and while there were definitely lingering issues in the past, he should be fine.
Finally, they report that young forwards Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg are both expected to sign two-year contracts next week. Holloway’s deal is anticipated to have an AAV of $1.3 million, while Broberg’s is expected to be around $1.1 million.
If the Oilers can get everything done, there will likely have to be one or two more roster moves before the season begins, especially if Kane is not going on LTIR.
