It remains evidence that the Edmonton Oilers may prepare a contract offer of eight years for defender Jake Walman. For the first time mentioned by Tyler Yaremchuk van Oilers Nation in a podcast, the nearest insider of the oilers now also comments on the theory, which suggests that it is a real opportunity.
Oilers Insider Bob Stauffer Recently added To the extension speculation around Walman. The Color Man for the Oilers Radio Broadcasts and host of the extremely popular Daily Show Oilers now Is about as connected as it becomes. When he talks about a theory, it is often because he has heard whisper from the organization.
Why an eight -year offer for Walman?
Stauffer noted that only the oilers can offer an extension of eight years before the free agency-an advantage that they can use to their advantage under the current SMEs. GM Stan Bowman did not confirm specific figures, but recognized provisional conversations with Walman’s camp and said that he is ‘hopeful’ that something can be done in the next six weeks.
From the position of Edmonton there is logic to stretch a deal to eight years. Walman, 29, goes into his last season under a cap -hit of $ 3.4 million and comes from an impressive play -off run. If they would sign him, for example, to sign an eight-year-old deal of $ 50 million ($ 6.25 million AAV), it would offer security in the long term and prevent a potential AAV of $ 7.5-8 million in a free agency.
For Walman, who only has $ 12 million in career income, the security of a long-term agreement with a Stanley Cup participant can outweigh a shorter, higher paying UFA contract.
All signs suggest that this can be a rare win-win extension.
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