Oilers – the TO rescue 911 crew
By Phil Gretzky
Zach Hyman
The Oilers then went out the same day they signed Ceci and signed Hyman, who became a cap casualty of the Leafs. Needing more depth in their top six, the Oilers signed Hyman to a seven year, $38.5 million contract which is $5.5 million per.
He probably could’ve signed for more elsewhere, but he took a discount to sign here because of the presence of the McDrai duo, both of which he would get plenty of ice time with.
He didn’t even come here with much fanfare, he paid his own dime to fly out to Edmonton and check out various neighbourhoods in the city.
Hyman has responded to his newfound contract by putting up career highs of 27 goals and 54 points with the Oilers last season, following that up by being an important part of the postseason as well, putting up 11 goals and 16 points in 16 games.
He’s fit like a glove here. Once the NHL’s cap situation opens up a bit more, maybe we can get another or two like him.