Potential Canucks centre target Jack Roslovic signing with rival Oilers

The terms of the contract are not yet known. Friedman reported during the first intermission of Wednesday night’s game between the Oilers and the Calgary Flames that Roslovic and the Oilers had re-engaged in conversations. Friedman then reported a few minutes later on air that Roslovic will be signing with Edmonton.

The Oilers have just under $4.2 million in salary cap space based on their opening day roster, but some of that cap space is being allocated to Zach Hyman, who is on long-term injured reserve. AFP Analytics had Roslovic projected for a three-year contract at a cap hit around $4 million.

Roslovic was an unrestricted free agent after the conclusion of his one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s coming off a season where he tied his career high in goals with 22, along with 17 assists for 39 points in 81 games in 2024-25. He added one goal and three assists for four points in nine games in the playoffs.

Roslovic was a target of the Canucks as they are still looking for a top-six centre after trading JT Miller to the New York Rangers, and received centre Filip Chytil in return. Spending most of his time in the NHL as a third line centre, Vancouver was still in search of a higher-calibre centreman to really solidify their depth down the middle.

Roslovic was one of the easiest centre targets for the Canucks to go after, as he would have only cost them cap space. However, late summer reports indicated that the team had cooled their interest in Roslovic and would prefer to give the young forwards on the roster some run before exploring the trade market for a replacement.