Oilers sign Jason Dickinson to five-year $20 million deal

The Edmonton Oilers have signed veteran center Jason Dickinson to a five-year, $20 million contract, the team announced on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The deal, which carries an average annual value of $4 million against the salary cap, prevents Dickinson from becoming an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Dickinson, 30, was acquired by the Oilers from the Chicago Blackhawks just ahead of the NHL trade deadline on March 4, 2026. He appeared in 17 regular season games for Edmonton, recording one goal and three assists, and played in four postseason games, scoring two goals and adding an assist before the Oilers were eliminated in the first round. He is widely regarded as a defensively responsible forward and became one of Edmonton's primary penalty killers following his arrival.

The signing addresses one of several offseason priorities for General Manager Stan Bowman. The organization is also in the process of hiring a new head coach and must manage its salary cap, with approximately $10.5 million in space remaining to fill five roster spots. Other pending unrestricted free agents for the Oilers include goaltender Connor Ingram, defenseman Connor Murphy, and forward Jack Roslovic.