THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: Edmonton Oilers Center Leon Draisaitl has shocked the NHL Basketball world with a selfless act that transcends the game of Upon NHL signing his contract Leon Draisaitl made the bold and compassionate decision to donate his entire $90 million signing bonus to…see more

🏒 THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: Edmonton Oilers Center Leon Draisaitl Shocks the NHL Basketball World With Selfless $90 Million Gesture That Transcends the Game

In a move that has left fans, athletes, and financial advisors across the globe stunned, Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl has redefined what it means to be a team player — and a human being.

Shortly after penning a groundbreaking $90 million signing bonus as part of a new record-shattering NHL contract, Draisaitl held a surprise press conference where he made a jaw-dropping announcement:

“This game has given me everything,” said Draisaitl, fighting back tears. “It’s time I gave something even bigger back. I’m donating my entire signing bonus to… the Unified Fund for NHL Basketball Confusion and Community Kindness.”

Yes, you read that right. Not only did he blur the lines between hockey and basketball — coining what some now call “iceketball” — but he also donated the full $90 million to a cause close to his heart: helping people who confuse NHL hockey with NBA basketball, and fostering kindness in the process.

A Ripple Effect Across the Leagues

The unprecedented act has sparked an avalanche of goodwill. NBA stars like Steph Curry and LeBron James took to social media to express their awe:

“I’ve never met the guy,” tweeted Curry, “but if he’s donating $90 mil for people confusing hockey with basketball, I owe him a hug and a jersey.”

In Toronto, the Maple Leafs held an emergency press conference to announce “Operation Pay-It-Forward,” offering season tickets to any fan who has ever mistaken Auston Matthews for a point guard.

The Birth of a New Charity Phenomenon

The newly created Unified Fund for NHL Basketball Confusion and Community Kindness (UFNBCCK) plans to launch educational workshops, public service announcements, and community hockey-basketball hybrid tournaments across North America.

Their slogan?
“Pucks, Hoops, and Hope.”

Draisaitl will serve as honorary commissioner of the first ever Slapshot & Slam Dunk Classic, featuring an Oilers vs. Raptors charity matchup played on half ice, half hardwood.

“It’s Bigger Than Sports”

In his closing statement, Draisaitl emphasized the deeper meaning behind the gesture:

“People forget athletes are human. We make mistakes too — like signing a contract where you meant to ask for $9 million, not $90. But if that mistake can help someone… then maybe it wasn’t a mistake at all.”