Oilers Lock Down Key Defenseman

Montreal’s dream defenseman just got stolen by Edmonton—literally. The Canadiens were eyeing a 33-year-old shutdown blueliner with a right-handed shot and physical game, perfect for mentoring their young defense. But before free agency even opened, Edmonton swooped in with a five-year, $20.5M extension, locking him down and leaving Montreal scrambling. The Oilers got exactly what they needed: a steadying, gritty presence. For Montreal, it’s a gut-punch. Their GM now has to pivot fast and find a new veteran to fill that critical gap—before the market dries up. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/201e4bb4b3132286