I was hoping for $7.5 million per season, and thinking it would come in around $8 million.
$8.5 seems like an overpay based on Tarasenko's contract.
It's funny that last off season everyone would likely have been complaining if the Oilers had signed Draisaitl long term at $6 million.
If Draisaitl can repeat his performance the Oilers will be fine.
If he slides the Oilers are going to have trouble building a contender.