NHL Rumors: Oilers Star Leon Draisaitl’s $112,000,000 Contract Expected To Be Surpassed By Former Norris Trophy Winner

Leon Draisaitl's $112,000,000 contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, signed in 2024, set a new benchmark for superstar NHL contracts. Following Kirill Kaprizov's high-profile deal in 2025, rumors now suggest a former Norris Trophy winner is poised to surpass Draisaitl's record-setting figure as the 2026 free agency period approaches. The rising NHL salary cap is driving expectations for an even larger contract for this unnamed defenseman.