Buyers Remorse: Leon Draisaittl

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Do the Oilers already regret signing Draisaittl to a 8.5×8 yrs contract ??

Same Cap Hit as Steven Stamkos.

-On pace for 50ish points.
-Now has a concussion history
- Seems to not be able to carry or drive his own line without Mcdavid
- 8.5 mil is a huge Cap hit and this year one of the biggest Oiler downfall is the lack of depth. This is while Mcdavid is still on ELC.


So do the Oilers already have buyers remorse on this contract ?

Chiarelli held all the leverage, why exactly was he given such a long term lucrative contract.

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[Del Preston]

Can we wait until he's played more than 28 games? Or been away from McDavid for more than 9 consecutive games?

 

[snipes]

Can we wait until he's played more than 28 games?

You wish, pal.

Worst player in the league AINEC. Amirite?

 

[hjghkabsdkc]

They had all the time to play him at C and find out what he was. He was great with Hall, but then they put up with 97 and juiced his numbers. Now they're paying him like a top ten player and he's on pace for 61 points, and that's with >1/2 of the season with 97.

It's a tough contract for sure.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Can we wait until he's played more than 28 games? Or been away from McDavid for more than 9 consecutive games?

Will that magically create depth for Oilers ?

Will it anser thr question as to why Chiarelli got outleveragrd while having all the leverage?

 

[flamesforcup]

Good player. Not worth 8.5 for sure. Got set for life after playing good in the playoffs. Not bad for 1 months work

 

[Del Preston]

Will that magically create depth for Oilers ?

Will it anser thr question as to why Chiarelli got outleveragrd while having all the leverage?

This thread has nothing to do with the Oilers' depth. If Draisaitl had 28 points in 28 games you wouldn't have made it.

 

[flamesforcup]

Dont think op deserves to be attacked its a valid question. I think everyone at the time was sceptical about the contract. Serious question for Oilers fans. How has he looked ever since away from Mcdavid and what has been his production since then?

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

This thread has nothing to do with the Oilers' depth. If Draisaitl had 28 points in 28 games you wouldn't have made this thread.

Yes the thread has 100% to do w. Oiler depth.

Drai eaiting up 8.5 in cap is creating a lack of depth for Oilers. That is part of the buyers remorse.

But yes if Drai was a PPG and Oilers were in a playoff spot then obviously there would be no regrets. But that isnt close to being the case ..

 

[Del Preston]

Yes the thread has 100% to do w. Oiler depth.

Drai eaiting up 8.5 in cap is creating a lack of depth for Oilers. That is part of the buyers remorse.

But yes if Drai was a PPG and Oilers were in a playoff spot then obviously there would be no regrets. But that isnt close to being the case ..

The Oilers aren't low on depth because of Draisaitl's contract. They have cap space. The GM is sitting around doing nothing right now and bought out one of their better PKers for no reason.

 

[204hockey]

how many years did they have to wait before offering him a contract anyways? kinda feels like chia got horny after the deep run and let the emotions get the better of him. it was basicly a no lose situation if he just waited to see him play 2 more years at center then sign him? at worst he tears it up and get around 8.5 - 9 or maybe he has back to back 60 point seasons and you get him for 6.5-7 ? am i wrong i didnt follow the contract closely

 

[Syckle78]

So tell me how they would have more depth right now of if it weren't for this contract that's not even a year old. How much is he overpaid by in your mind? 1m,2m? Let's say 3m since this is a clear troll thread and I'll throw you a bone. What depth scrub were they going to sign going into the season for around 3m that would of been a difference maker this season?

 

[Del Preston]

-On pace for 50ish points.

He's got 22 in 28 games. He's on pace for 61 in 78 games. Not great but keep in mind he's only got two PP points so far this season (and one on the PK). Almost all of his production is at even strength.

He was going to be overpaid for the first part of the contract. He's a 22-year-old developing centre who can also play wing. The contract shouldn't be judged after 28 games.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

The Oilers aren't low on depth because of Draisaitl's contract. They have cap space. The GM is sitting around doing nothing right now and bought out one of their better PKers for no reason. Do some research next time.

Hes sitting around doing nothing because he knows Mcdavid is going from 900k to 12.5 mil ..

Talbot Maroon Nurse are all due raises.

Drai will quickly become a whipping boy especially in a Canadian market if he is only a 50-60point player a year.

 

[vancityluongo]

Nah there are at least 3-4 contracts that are much worse on that team that they should regret much more before even considering Draisaitl.

Kid is a stud and every team in the league would take him at that price.

 

[Alan Wake]

Hes sitting around doing nothing because he knows Mcdavid is going from 900k to 12.5 mil ..

Talbot Maroon Nurse are all due raises.

Drai will quickly become a whipping boy especially in a Canadian market if he is only a 50-60point player a year.

Do you really think first overall picks don't get signing bonuses? News flash, he made A LOT MORE than 900k in his entry level contract.

 

[Del Preston]

Hes sitting around doing nothing because he knows Mcdavid is going from 900k to 12.5 mil ..

Talbot Maroon Nurse are all due raises.

Drai will quickly become a whipping boy especially in a Canadian market if he is only a 50-60point player a year.

You can add depth players without adding a ton of salary and term beyond this season.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

He's got 22 in 28 games. He's on pace for 61 in 78 games. Not great but keep in mind he's only got two PP points so far this season (and one on the PK). Almost all of his production is at even strength.

He was going to be overpaid for the first part of the contract. He's a 22-year-old developing centre who can also play wing. The contract shouldn't be judged after 28 games.

But why give him 8.5 mil for 8 yrs coming out of an ELC and playing w. Mcdavid ?

And you need to look at the this on a team prespective as well as an individual outlook.

Yes he isnt performing to dollar value. But WORSE he is effecting the team depth w. A massive cap

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Do you really think first overall picks don't get signing bonuses? News flash, he made A LOT MORE than 900k in his entry level contract.

Who cares about signing bonuses. Fans are only concerned about the cap hit.

 

[Hansen]

Let's swap cases of buyer's remorse from 2014, Virtanen for Draisaitl. Let me know.

 

[Del Preston]

But why give him 8.5 mil for 8 yrs coming out of an ELC and playing w. Mcdavid ?

And you need to look at the this on a team prespective as well as an individual outlook.

Yes he isnt performing to dollar value. But WORSE he is effecting the team depth w. A massive cap

Because he didn't only play with McDavid. He played centre in his first full season and parts of last season, and then dominated in the playoffs on his own line. The purpose of the contract was to get him signed for max term. He's overpaid right now. That doesn't make him a shitty player that the Oilers regret signing as you are trying to insinuate.

Drop the depth argument. It doesn't fly in this situation as Draisaitl's salary has no bearing on depth players. Chiarelli bought out Pouliot (and didn't replace him) and traded Eberle due to poor playoff performances, and was counting on three or four young players to fill in; it hasn't work. The Oilers could have brought back the same team from last season + Draisaitl's $8.5M salary if they wanted to.

 

[Ainec]

Do the Oilers already regret signing Draisaittl to a 8.5×8 yrs contract ??

Same Cap Hit as Steven Stamkos.

-On pace for 50ish points.
-Now has a concussion history
- Seems to not be able to carry or drive his own line without Mcdavid
- 8.5 mil is a huge Cap hit and this year one of the biggest Oiler downfall is the lack of depth. This is while Mcdavid is still on ELC.


So do the Oilers already have buyers remorse on this contract ?

Chiarelli held all the leverage, why exactly was he given such a long term lucrative contract.

title and this post is cringe

 

[Thenameless]

Chiarelli held all the leverage, why exactly was he given such a long term lucrative contract.

I'm not sure Chiarelli had all the leverage. You can't look at the present, you have to look at when it was done. I'd want to lock up young talent like that too.

 

[WesMcCauley]

I think Eichel´s contract will look worse. Drai is a much better twoway player imo.

 

[Scott Stevens]

You wish, pal.

Worst player in the league AINEC. Amirite?

Nobody has ever once said he’s the worst player in the league. Without looking it up though, and admittedly without using any context that may favour Leon, is he the “AINEC” worst 8.5 miller around?