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OIL STREAM: Dach Puts Pen To Paper, What's Next For Oilers?
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- The Oil Stream
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- Jul 14, 2026
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- 3263
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Summary
YouTube Trev and Reid Wilkins anchor the desk today to tear into a massive weekend of Edmonton Oilers hockey operations. With roster building reaching its closing stages and young core pieces locking into place, the fellas are looking at the financial chessboard, debating development timelines, and finishing things off with the ultimate, star-studded hockey debate. On Today's Show: The Colton Dach Valuation: The big weekend news drops right at the top of the hour. The Oilers officially signed restricted free-agent forward Colton Dach to a two-year contract extension carrying a $1.2 million AAV. Did Stan Bowman get the right price for the physical 23-year-old? The guys discuss what realistic expectations look like for Dach's first full season in the bottom six, and whether his heavy frame can provide the consistent grid-work this lineup needs. Playing the Cap Space Matrix: Now that the main roster is essentially set in stone, the Oilers still have a lingering pocket of cash to burn. Trev and Reid debate the next tactical move: Do you jump back into the market to squeeze value out of the remaining unrestricted free agents (UFAs)? Or do you pocket the space, hold the line, and weaponize that cap flexibility ahead of the trade deadline? The Matt Savoie Extension Clock: Coming off an encouraging 18-goal rookie campaign that concluded with a spectacular regular-season finale hat trick, Matt Savoie is officially eligible for his next contract extension. Do the Oilers lock him down immediately to avoid a skyrocketing price tag if he breaks out further this year, or do they wait one more season to get a larger sample size? The All-Time Oilers Ultimate Starting 6 Draft: Because it's the dead of summer, it's time to settle some scores. Trev and Reid go head-to-head in a live fant…