However, if no deal is struck with the Oilers organization, a particular team seems well-positioned to acquire Draisaitl.
According to a betting site on X, the Boston Bruins are the favorites to sign Draisaitl, with odds of 3 to 1. They are closely followed by the Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, and Detroit Red Wings.
As for the Canadiens, their chances of attracting Draisaitl are rated at 33 to 1, placing them in the middle of the rankings along with seven other teams with the same odds.