Ahead of Wednesday nights ‘Battle of Alberta,' the spotlight seems to be focused on Edmonton forward Zack Kassian and Calgary's Matthew Tkachuk, following a physical exchange the last time their teams met.
While Kassian will surely enter the game with a very determined mindset, knowing it will be a physical meeting, he will also have a newly found reason to smile and breathe easy going into the contest.
Following the end of the 19-20 season, Kassian's previous 3 year deal with Edmonton would come to an end, rendering the Ontario native an unrestricted free agent, with his future uncertain, until today, that is.
As per TSN's Bob McKenzie, the Oilers have resigned the former first round pick to a 4 year deal worth an AAV of $3.2 million.
After being traded from the Canadiens to the Oilers in 2015, it seems as though Kassian as found a solid fit in the Oilers line-up.
While we ponder what may or may not happen between Zack Kassian and Matthew Tkachuk in the EDM-CGY game tonight, Kassian has reason to be happy. The pending UFA F has a new contract extension — AAV of $3.2M — with the Oilers.— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 29, 2020
