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Edmonton’s Smart Move: Locking Up Vasily Podkolzin In 3 Year New Deal

Look who decided to open their wallet and actually make a sensible decision for once. The Edmonton Oilers, fresh off another heartbreaking Stanley Cup Final loss, have signed Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year, $8.85 million contract extension.

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Random Thoughts: Zach Hyman’s timeline, Evan Bouchard, and the Oilers extend Vasily Podkolzin

It has been one of those weeks where there’s a lot rattling around in my brain, so I figured a Random Thoughts post was in order to rid my mind of its delicious contents.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 23

‘So much room to grow with this player’: Fans react as Oilers lock up winger for three years

It’s not the extension Oilers fans were hoping to see announced this fall, but the organization has done some business by signing Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Surprising Oiler Gets Promotion with McDavid and Draisaitl on Same Line

The Edmonton Oilers are opening the 2025-26 season with a familiar yet surprising look: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl back together on the same line.

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In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

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Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

4 Silver Linings for Edmonton Oilers if McDavid Leaves

Hockey’s biggest decision still remains unknown. While there are several superstars around the NHL entering the final season of their respective contracts, none are getting discussed anywhere near as much as Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Edmonton Oilers News / Sporting News / September 23

Edmonton working on extension with 40 point defenseman

Oilers, Jake Walman approaching deal

Vasily Podkolzin News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Edmonton Oilers Sign Vasily Podkolzin to 3-Year Extension

The Edmonton Oilers got a key extension out of the way on Sept. 23. While the team is still eagerly awaiting Connor McDavid’s decision, Vasily Podkolzin is officially locked up.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 23

Oilers F Vasily Podkolzin inks 3-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers signed Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year, $8.85 million contract extension on Tuesday. The rugged forward will play this season on the final year of the deal he signed with the Vancouver Canucks in 2024.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23

Penguins' Bryan Rust knows the trade rumors are going to be there

Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas didn’t quiet the trade rumor noise last week when he said he “would look at anything.” Forward Bryan Rust heard his name in the rumor mill all offseason and tried to laugh it off, knowing that anything is possible.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Oilers News & Rumours: Podkolzin, Leppanen, McDavid

With the 2025-26 season rapidly approaching, the Edmonton Oilers are hoping they can find a way to finally win their first Stanley Cup since 1990 after coming up just short against the Florida Panthers for two straight seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 23

Oilers will Begin Season with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on Same Line

Head coach Kris Knoblauch wants the Edmonton Oilers to have a good start to the season, so he plans to start with his two superstars playing on the same line.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

Edmonton Oilers Extend Depth Winger for Three Years

The Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin signs a three-year contract extension. That extension carries a $2.95 million cap hit beginning in 2026-27.

Vasily Podkolzin News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Oilers Lock Up Podkolzin with Three-Year Extension

The Edmonton Oilers have officially signed forward Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The deal, set to begin in the 2026-27 season, carries an average annual value of $2.95 million, including a $1 million signing bonus each year and $1.95 million in base salary, according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun.