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Stan Bowman's NHL Contract Moves | Edmonton News
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- Sep 12, 2026
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Summary
Stan Bowman’s contract spree since July 24, 2024, has delivered big wins and a few stinkers—here’s the breakdown. Draisaitl’s eight-year, $112M extension locked in a franchise cornerstone at a steal of a cap hit, setting the stage for McDavid’s own deal. Meanwhile, Trent Frederic’s eight-year, $30.8M contract—a max-term, no-movement clause—stands as a glaring failure after barely contributing in the playoffs. Evan Bouchard’s four-year, $42M pact and McDavid’s two-year, $25M extension both shine as smart, high-impact signings. Despite missteps like Mangiapane and Frederic, Bowman’s overall track record is strong: more hits than misses, keeping key players and building a roster that’s poised to compete. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/b34aca5ae1974da7