In a major boost for the Edmonton Oilers, star center Jason Dickinson has committed to the team with a five-year, $20 million extension. The deal, worth a $4 million cap hit annually, will keep Dickinson off the highly competitive unrestricted free agent market and solidify the Oilers' core for years to come. The signing comes after reports of "very positive movement" towards a deal, and with another key player's contract situation still pending, the Oilers are likely to make a significant announcement in the coming days. Dickinson's extension will be a welcome addition to a team that has been working to rebuild its roster and contend for a Stanley Cup championship.

The Oilers announced Sunday that center Jason Dickinson has signed a five-year, $20MM extension with a $4MM cap hit. Mark Spector of Sportsnet had reported Saturday there was “very positive movement” toward an extension that would keep him with the Oilers and off this summer’s unrestricted free agent market, Edmonton is likely to announce another pending […]