Bowman discussed Draisaitl's situation recently during the Hlinka-Gretzky Tournament.
«I had a good conversation (with his agent), and we're starting things. The timeline on this will be what it will be. I don't have an update on the schedule, but there's nothing negative to share, that's for sure.»
- Stan Bowman, General Manager of the Oilers
Draisaitl currently earns just $8.5 million annually and is expected to see a significant increase after another season with over 100 points and a strong playoff performance with 31 points.
The Oilers will soon need to sign Evan Bouchard, and McDavid will also require an extension within the next two years. In short, this is a situation to watch closely in Edmonton.
