RAW | Leon Draisaitl, Stan Bowman 09.03.24

Leon and Stan talk with the media following the announcement of Draisaitl's eight-year contract extension.

[SurfingTheSoundwaves]

Been a fan since I was 9, in 1979, when the family moved to St. Albert from Ontario.

Thank you Leon. We lost Mark. We lost Wayne. You deciding to keep calling this city home means more to us old-timers than you may even realize.

We love you.

[caseyforster]

I can't picture you in another Jersey either! Thanks for staying put and congrats.

[dianedyck]

Congratulations Leon on your up coming marriage and your fantastic contract…so very happy you are an oiler for life!

[nilocblue]

Drai, seeing you in another jersey would just be so painful honestly. Thank you for choosing this city and us fans. We love you very much, and we know you'll bring the cup to Edmonton.

[rdmc]

A pivotal day in the history of the franchise. This means so much more than dollars and cents. I've been an Oilers fan my whole life and have always prayed for the days Super Stars WANTED to be in Edmonton. 8 years means Connor is staying too. MASSIVE day. Leon said it best, "Loyal to the

[jordanfeatherstone]

Yes. Your team has created a great environment for hockey lovers here in Edmonton. Not to mention, made new hockey fans from people who typically don’t watch hockey. From a Gen Z, I haven’t seen so many people my age LOVE hockey because of your guys power play. I care about winning the cup but at this point, I was more worried about y’all as people. It’s so good to hear this.

[jamielaw]

Happy to see Draisaitl back. This is our year boys!

[KptKrunch]

So happy Leon committed to another 8 years after this one! He's been a model citizen here, he never complained about how 'little' he made and IMO appreciated the 8.5 he got when he first signed it (everyone thought that was a massive overpay, but best move by far Chiarelli ever made here). He deserves every dime he gets and I just hope he can stay healthy for one playoff run - we'll win the CUp for sure if he does and he'll set playoff scoring records in the process. He is a hall of famer and nice to see him locked up

[rediscoveryrecords]

Congrats Leon. I knew you were going to be huge for our Oilers. You still exceeded eveyones expectations and hopes. We cant wait for you to help bring a cup home.

[andrewsokol]

OMG, I love Leon! He wants to be an Oiler for life and win with the Oilers. Edmonton is very fortunate to have him. Such a world class talent!

[davidandersgage-pdkr]

We Love Drai !! Thanks for Loving The Oil and all the work you have done for us and yourself !!!

[truenorth]

Very relived! Leon’s worth every penny, thanks so much for staying in Edmonton! The best is yet to come.

[Martinoalsrup]

Thank you Draisaitl! And well done Stan! This is our year.

[davidandersgage-pdkr]

Love Leo and his Complete Emotional Commitment to the Team and to the owner and city !!! He is All In as the boys are in Winning !!!

[jacobkollegger]

Herzlichen Glueckwunsch, Leon, and i wish you the best of health and happiness. Really happy for you and yours and our Edmonton.

[ryans]

Thank you Leon for believing in the team and the fanbase. Hopefully you get a cup here soon.

[mikeconway]

I was so stressed all of August waiting for him to sign. I can breathe

[Craig_Andrus]

Another Oilers dynasty in the making. Congrats on securing that bag, Leon.

[modaloperator]

The Cup is obviously the ultimate goal but a western conference championship, and the longest winging streak in western conference history are both highly significant achievements in their own right.

[Jessreads]

Lets go Leon 💙🧡💙 you bring so much to the team and its always exciting to watch you play