"Leon Draisaitl to sign with Boston Bruins," says another ex-NHL player

With an annual cap hit of just $8M, Draisaitl's contract is considered one of the NHL's best bargains. However, with his contract set to expire, he is projected to command a salary exceeding Auston Matthews' league-leading $13.25M.

Recently, former NHL player Shane O'Brien weighed in on Draisaitl's future on the Missin' Curfew Podcast.

This statement aligns with previous comments from Georges Laraque, who also linked Draisaitl with the Bruins earlier this year.

Further stirring the pot, Boston's current star, David Pastrnak, expressed his desire for the Bruins to pursue Draisaitl, during an interview on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast. His comments sparked a quick reaction from Paul Bissonette and Ryan Whitney, who teased allegations of tampering.

Despite the swirling rumors, the Oilers are currently deep in their playoff campaign, aiming to capitalize on their talented roster before any major shake-ups. The team's immediate focus is clear—pursue the Stanley Cup that has eluded them during Draisaitl's tenure. However, looming large in the background is the need to manage upcoming contracts for other key players like Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard, which presents significant salary cap challenges.

As the Oilers focus on the playoffs, the speculation about Draisaitl's future continues to build. Will he stay or will he go? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Draisaitl's next contract will be monumental, potentially setting new standards in the NHL.