The Edmonton Oilers can hand out extensions to a few remarkable skaters. On Oilers nowInsider Bob Stauffer said that winger Vasily Podkolzin could get a three -year -old deal, and defender Jake Walman could get six.
According to Natural Stat TrickPodkolzin played a little less than half of his 5-on-5 ice age last season alongside superstar Leon Draisaitl. The Russian winger was traded from the Vancouver Canucks in the low season of 2024 and has emerged as a feasible top-six option. His eight goals and 16 assists for 24 points in 82 games are just good on paper, but head coach Kris Knblauch was clearly a fan of the sandy playing style of the young person.
On the right dollar amount, a podkolzin extension can have many benefits for the oilers. He can play the line up and down.
He moved to Walman and was in the middle of an outbreak with the San Jose Sharks in 2024-25 before he was traded on the Oilers. In 65 games, the 29-year-old defender registered seven goals and 33 assists for 40 points. In the play-offs he added 10 points in a 22 game run that ended in a Stanley Cup final defeat.
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A top-four puck-mover, letting go of Walman would be a difficult pill to swallow. A six -year -old deal would probably not get older flawlessly, but it ensures that the oilers get the rest of his prime. Losing him for nothing can be harmful to their championship hope.
The salary limit of the NHL is expected to reach $ 104 million in 2026–27. With a boost of $ 8.5 million on today’s ceiling, the oilers need enough money to make these movements. However, if Connor McDavid gets a big elevation, the money can be tight.
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