The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their training camp ahead of the 2025-26 season last week and have had some big contract extensions hanging over their heads. The team was able to check one of these off the list, announcing Tuesday they had signed forward Vasily Podkolzin to a new three-year contract extension. PODZ‼️The #Oilers have signed forward Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year contract extension with an AAV of $2.95 million. Last season, in his first with the Oilers he scored eight goals and 16 assists for 24 points in 82 games, playing primarily alongside Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl. Last year, the Viktor Arvidsson - Draisaitl - Podkolzin line was amongst the best in the league, possessing an expected goals (xG) percentage of 61 percent, with a 3.38 xG for per 60 minutes (according to moneypuck.com).