THE DONE DEAL REPORT: Edmonton Oilers and No. 1 defenceman have agreed to a contract: four years with a $10.5 million cap hit. Oil Country is getting the 25-year-old on an affordable salary through the 2028–29 campaign. However, his deal will expire while he’s still theoretically in his prime, so the downside here is the term.
The Edmonton Oilers have locked up their No. 1 defenceman with a four-year contract carrying a \$10.5 million annual cap hit. The deal keeps the 25-year-old under team control through the 2028–29 season at a relatively manageable cost. However, the short term means the contract will expire while he’s still in his prime, which could … Read more