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Oilers Sign Vasily Podkolzin to Three-Year, $2.95 Million Extension

The modest cap charge locks in a physical middle‑six winger through 2029 without constraining Edmonton’s flexibility.

Nov 23, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin (92) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period against the New York Rangers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin (92) protects the puck from Calgary Flames defensemen Yan Kuznetsov (37) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • The deal totals $8.85 million over three seasons and is reported to include a $1 million signing bonus and $1.95 million base salary each year.
  • The extension eliminates restricted free agency next summer and begins in 2026–27, keeping Podkolzin under contract through 2028–29.
  • In his first full season with Edmonton, the 24-year-old played all 82 games with 8 goals and 16 assists, led the team with 211 hits and logged 53 blocked shots.
  • Acquired from Vancouver in the summer of 2024 for a fourth-round pick, Podkolzin carved out a checking role, including stretches on Leon Draisaitl’s wing.
  • Edmonton projects significant future cap space, with roughly $62 million committed to 12 players for 2026–27 and over $42 million available to fill out the roster.