Breaking News - Oilers nearing contract with another forward

The Edmonton Oilers and RFA Ryan McLeod are closing in on a one-year contract, worth $800k AAV.

McLeod, 23, scored 21 points in 71 games as a rookie last season and was a strong defensive presence in the playoffs, averaging more than 14 minutes a night and adding four points.

Selected 40th overall in 2018, his emergence as a legitimate option down the middle of the ice is a huge reason why the Oilers lineup looks deeper than it has in years.

This signing will push the Oilers even further over the salary cap. This makes more moves much more likely in the coming weeks as even with the usage of long-term injured reserve, the team will not be under the salary cap ceiling.

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