Leon Draisaitl, German-Canadian Ice Hockey Centre, Signs Eight-Year Contract with Edmonton Oilers

Leon Draisaitl, a professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain, has signed an eight-year, $68 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers.

Draisaitl, a German-Canadian born on October 27, 1995, has played with the Oilers since 2014.

The signing comes after a season in which Draisaitl scored 50 goals and 55 assists in 82 games, making him one of the most productive players in the NHL. He also helped lead the Oilers to the Western Conference Finals, where they were defeated by the Colorado Avalanche.

Draisaitl's contract is a significant investment for the Oilers, but it is also a sign of their commitment to building a winning team. The Oilers have not won a Stanley Cup since 1990, but they have made significant strides in recent years, and Draisaitl is a key part of their future.