I think Draisaitl was carrying a bit of luck throughout the season and the playoffs myself.
It wouldn't surprise me at all if his numbers drop coming into 2017/18.
The problem for a GM though is that Draisaitl produced the numbers he did. If you approach him in negotiations quoting PDO he'd tell you to go make love to your hat.
Based on comparables you kind of have to give him $7-8 million long term. The other option would be to offer him a bridge. If he doesn't like that, then the offer sheet risk becomes very real.
Do you let a guy who could be a 60-70 point guy for you go for draft picks over a million extra dollars?
That's a pretty tough choice to make.
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