'Best contract in the league': Hockey world reacts as Oilers sign Mattias Ekholm

The reaction to the Edmonton Oilers signing Mattias Ekholm to a three-year deal was fast and furious. Here are some of the highlights:

TSN’S RYAN RISHAUG @TSNRYANRISHAUG No Movement Clause for Ekholm. $2M signing bonus first year 2 base salary. 4m base salary next two years.

CHICAGO HOCKEY WRITER TAB BAMFORD @THE1TAB That $4M AAV (at least) they saved on McDavid’s deal? Spent.

OILERS FAN KANE IS THE GOAT @HOWARD4HART “Players don’t like playing in Edmonton” – McDavid on a team-friendly deal – Draisaitl on a team-friendly deal – Ekholm on a team-friendly deal – Bouchard on a team-friendly deal – Nuge on a team-friendly deal – Hyman on a team-friendly deal

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OILERS FAN GRAM @GRAMMICA The Swedish hockey gods gave us Ekholm to make