Draisaitl remains the secondary engine in Edmonton’s offense behind McDavid. His production could be supported or constrained by rookie top-six integration, with potential shifts in PP roles and unit assignments as Edmonton threads youth into the lineup.

Draisaitl at 96 OVR trails McDavid in ranking but remains a premier scorer for Edmonton with elite finishing and playmaking across tools. His skill set makes him a prime candidate for Oilers’ stacking, particularly on the power play, providing a high scoring floor when paired with McDavid.

Draisaitl chains with McDavid as the Oilers’ dynamic duo, anchoring sustained scoring and two-way play. The discussion centers on his continued elite production and how chemistry with McDavid could unlock additional playoff ceiling amid goaltending questions.

Draisaitl’s extension timeline set the template Oilers may follow, with a Sept. 3-like cadence once Team Canada’s camp ends. His eight-year deals and keystone role anchor the Oilers’ strategic framework as McDavid’s future unfolds.

Draisaitl's 33-point playoff pace matched McDavid, underscoring their dynamic duo’s fantasy firepower. His presence is pivotal to EDM’s offensive ceiling; any shift in McDavid’s status could ripple across their scoring lines, with Draisaitl remaining a high-floor, high-ceiling partner if both stay.