Yesterday, it was reported by Sportsnet's Mark Spector that Oilers GM Ken Holland and Kassian's agent Rick Curran have been in talks and were finding some common ground on the new contract.
Today, Spector posted on Twitter that Edmonton and Kassian are likely looking at a four-year contract that would carry a cap hit somewhere between $3.25-$3.5 million. Elliotte Friedman later confirmed it on Saturday's Hockey Night in Canada.
Kassian is currently making $1.95 million a season, so if this is true, it will be a nice and well deserved raise for the 28-year-old who is on pace to hit career highs in nearly every statistical category this season.
With 13 goals and 28 points this season, Kassian is fifth on the Oilers in goals and points.
He served the second and final game of his suspension on Saturday, as his team defeated the Arizona Coyotes 7-3 and moved into a tie for first place in the Pacific Division. He will return to the lineup on Jan. 29 against Matthew Tkachuk and the Calgary Flames.
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