Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has signed a two-year extension worth $25 million with the team. The deal maintains his current $12.5 million annual salary cap hit from his previous eight-year contract signed in 2017. McDavid's extension follows Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov's recent eight-year, $136 million agreement that reset league salary standards.
The Oilers also extended defenseman Jake Walman for seven years at $49 million with a $7 million annual cap hit. Walman joined Edmonton before last season's trade deadline from San Jose, and he contributed 40 points in 65 games between both teams. The 29-year-old added 10 points in 22 playoff games as the Oilers reached the Stanley Cup Final.
General manager Stan Bowman praised McDavid's dedication to bringing a championship to Edmonton. McDavid recorded 100 points last season, and he enters his 11th year with three Hart Trophies. The Oilers begin their season on Wednesday against Calgary.
The Oilers also extended defenseman Jake Walman for seven years at $49 million with a $7 million annual cap hit. Walman joined Edmonton before last season's trade deadline from San Jose, and he contributed 40 points in 65 games between both teams. The 29-year-old added 10 points in 22 playoff games as the Oilers reached the Stanley Cup Final.
General manager Stan Bowman praised McDavid's dedication to bringing a championship to Edmonton. McDavid recorded 100 points last season, and he enters his 11th year with three Hart Trophies. The Oilers begin their season on Wednesday against Calgary.
