Leon Draisaitl plays 800th NHL game: A look at his career, current net worth, earnings, and contract details with Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is one of the most prominent ice hockey professionals in the league, who has recently completed his 800th NHL game. Known as the highest-drafted German-trained player in NHL history, Draisaitl represents the Oilers as an alternate captain and happens to be one of the reliable forwards of the team.

The 30-year-old forward has had an impressive NHL career since he was picked third overall in the 2014 NHL entry draft. As the German professional completes a significant milestone in his career by playing 800 NHL games, let’s take a look at his career stats, current net worth, earnings, and contract details with the Oilers.

Leon Draisaitl’s net worth and earnings in 2025

As of 2025, Leon Draisaitl's net worth is estimated to be around $80 million, built on career earnings of about US $70.78 million.

With an average annual salary of approximately $14 million, he is one of the highest-paid players in the league in 2025-2026. In addition to this he also earns through brand endorsement. He has signed with PUMA as their brand ambassador since 2021. Reports suggest that he also owns a modern Canadian-style home in Edmonton, Alberta, which he purchased in 2022 at a whopping price of $3.7 million.

Leon Draisaitl’s contract details in 2025

Draisaitl is currently playing under the terms of a new eight-year, $112 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers.

He was signed by the Oilers in September 2024. The deal made him the highest-paid player in the NHL, carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million and a signing bonus of $104 million. Moreover, the contract features a No-Movement Clause (NMC), ensuring Draisaitl remains with Edmonton through the 2032–33 season, after which he will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA).

Leon Draisaitl’s NHL career so far with the Oilers

After signing an eight-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers in 2017, Leon Draisaitl carved his name as one of the NHL’s top talents.

He kicked off his career with an impressive 70 points in the 2017–18 season and then followed that up with a remarkable 50 goals and 105 points in 2018–19, becoming the first Oiler to score 50 goals since Craig Simpson. In the 2019–20 season, he led the league with 110 points and took home both the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award.Draisaitl kept up his incredible performance, setting a playoff record in 2022 by scoring three points in five consecutive games and racking up a total of 32 points.After signing an eight-year, $112 million extension in September 2024, he notched 106 points in the 2023–24 season, helping the Oilers make it to the Stanley Cup Final. In 2025, he led the NHL with 52 goals, reaching the milestone of 400 career goals, which earned him another nomination for the Hart Trophy.It is anticipated that Draisaitl will not stop here in his 800th mark, he will continue to make strides and bring laurels to the Oilers in the upcoming seasons of NHL as well.Also read: Who is Elias Pettersson’s wife Katelyn Byrd?: A look into their dating history, marriage, and love life | NHL News - The Times of India