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Oilers Sign Podkolzin to $8.85 Million Extension

9/24/2025

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Summary

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Edmonton Oilers signed Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year extension starting 2026-27.
The extension totals $8.85 million with a $2.95 million annual value.
Podkolzin, 24, was acquired from Vancouver Canucks in August 2024.
He posted a team-high 211 hits last season and played 82 games.
Podkolzin was drafted 10th overall in 2019 and has totaled 59 points in 219 career games.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 NHL Draft, held in Vancouver, saw the Vancouver Canucks select Vasily Podkolzin 10th overall, reflecting a trend of teams investing in young talent. Podkolzin's notable performance included 211 hits and 59 points in 219 games. His recent three-year, $8.85 million extension with the Edmonton Oilers highlights their strategy to build a competitive roster in the evolving NHL landscape.

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Story summary

Edmonton Oilers signed Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year extension starting 2026-27.
The extension totals $8.85 million with a $2.95 million annual value.
Podkolzin, 24, was acquired from Vancouver Canucks in August 2024.
He posted a team-high 211 hits last season and played 82 games.
Podkolzin was drafted 10th overall in 2019 and has totaled 59 points in 219 career games.

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