The Edmonton Oilers are certainly staying busy with just over 24 hours until the 2025-26 National Hockey League season commences. Just minutes after signing superstar Connor McDavid to a team-friendly two-year, $25 million extension on Monday, GM Stan Bowman is giving defenseman Jake Walman a long-term deal.

As first reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Oilers are closing in on a seven-year , $49 million contract extension for the 29-year-old.

Walman joined Edmonton at the trade deadline back in March, being acquired from the San Jose Sharks. He helped his new club reach the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season, finishing with eight points in 15 regular-season games in Alberta, and adding another two goals and 10 points in 22 postseason contests.

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