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Leon Draisaitl drops 2-word reaction to Oilers locking up Vasily Podkolzin for 3 years
Podkolzin signed a three-year, $8.85 million deal to avoid restricted free agency and provide forward depth after appearing in all 82 games last season, the Oilers said.
- Tuesday the Edmonton Oilers announced Vasily Podkolzin signed a three-year extension worth $8.85 million with a $2.95 million AAV.
- After being acquired on Aug. 18, 2024, Edmonton Oilers moved for Podkolzin following Dylan Holloway’s offer-sheet loss to regain forward depth.
- Podkolzin delivered last season with eight goals and 16 assists for 24 points in 82 regular-season games, and Pierre LeBrun reported the deal includes a $1MM signing bonus and $1.95MM base salary each season.
- The deal takes effect in 2026-27 and avoids restricted free agency next summer, making Podkolzin eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2029 amid nearly $62M committed to 12 players.
- Podkolzin is expected to slide into a top-six line with Leon Draisaitl and Kasperi Kapanen, and if he hits 20 goals, the $2.95 million cap hit will look like strong value.
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