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Oilers Re-Sign Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy to Five-Year Deals

The two defensive-first extensions shrink Edmonton’s cap flexibility to about $7.4 million and mark the opening moves in GM Stan Bowman’s offseason plan.

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Apr 20, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Jason Dickinson (16) celebrates a goal on the Anaheim Ducks in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Edmonton announced it re-signed center Jason Dickinson to a five-year, $20 million contract on Sunday, June 21, keeping the trade-deadline pickup off the July 1 free-agent market.
  • The team followed with a five-year, $20.5 million deal for defenseman Connor Murphy on Monday, June 22, retaining the right-shot, stay-at-home defender who was acquired at the trade deadline.
  • Public cap tracking shows the two extensions reduce the Oilers’ projected salary-cap room to roughly $7.4 million, which will constrain additions before they clear more space.
  • Local reports say both contracts include initial no-trade protection followed by a 16-team trade list in later years, a structure that was reported by Edmonton outlets but not fully detailed by the team.
  • The signings are presented as the first steps in GM Stan Bowman’s offseason sequence that also involves hiring a coach, addressing goaltending needs, and potentially trading Darnell Nurse to free up his $9.25 million cap hit.