The Oilers may hold the best contract in the entire NHL:
When an NHL player signs a long-term contract, it takes several years to determine the true value of the deal. This assessment is based on various factors, including the number of goals scored, total points, playoff success, and other metrics used to judge a player's worth.
Many NHL contracts are overpriced, offering less value in return for the team. On the other hand, some contracts are undervalued, leading to the belief that players are being taken advantage of by their organizations.
Zach Hyman, an Oilers forward and children's book writer spent five seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
During his time with the Leafs, he maintained modest point production despite playing alongside world-class players such as Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.
As interest from other teams grew, Oilers General Manager Ken Holland saw Hyman as the right fit for McDavid and Draisaitl, signing him to a seven-year, $38.5 million contract with a $5.5 million cap hit lasting until 2027-2028.
Initially, it appeared that Hyman's contract with the Oilers might be a mistake, and many believed he could be finished or a buyout contender due to his underwhelming numbers.
After last season's performance, it's evident that in the third year of his deal, Hyman has accumulated 158 points in 175 games with the Oilers, maintaining a $5.5 million cap hit per year. His contract includes a no-movement clause for the next several years, suggesting that the Oilers likely have one of the best deals in the NHL.
Additionally, Hyman has immersed himself within the team, emerging as a leader and veteran for the younger players. It appears that General Manager Holland made the right decision after all.
| POLL | ||
Will Zach Hyman score more than 40 goals in his time with the Oilers? | ||
| Yes | 100 | 69.9 % |
| No | 43 | 30.1 % |
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