Confirmed with Link: Davidson sign 2-year extension @1.425

[Musashi]

Happy to see a bridge deal. No problem paying Davidson on a bigger contract if he keeps progressing once this deal is done.

 

[fuswald]

If only Reinhardt will shine. Hopes for his skate training to help this summer.

We are looking quite good next year if nobody gets hurt. One more good D and playoffs here we come.

Good signing for Davidson and the Oilers.

 

[McShogun99]

I would have been happy with 8 years/80 million but I can learn to like this deal.

 

[joestevens29]

Good deal. I really didn't want to lock into a long-term just yet with Davidson. Another year of this type of play and we can do it knowing a lot more about the player.

 

[OneMoreAstronaut]

This is the perfect deal. So glad to have him signed, can't wait to see what he can do over the next couple of years.

 

[Aceboogie]

Typically im not a fan of bridge deals and would have liked to go longer. But hard to complain with this one. 1.45 will be quite the steal the next 2 seasons.

Bridge deals are risky if the player breaks out, ala Subban, but it also keeps them hungry and determined to earn that next deal.

Heres hoping Davidson keeps it up because this season hes been pretty amazing

 

[EuroTide]

yes ! lets hope he continues to improve and to contribute. nice extension

 

[joestevens29]

Typically im not a fan of bridge deals and would have liked to go longer. But hard to complain with this one. 1.45 will be quite the steal the next 2 seasons.

Bridge deals are risky if the player breaks out, ala Subban, but it also keeps them hungry and determined to earn that next deal.

Heres hoping Davidson keeps it up because this season hes been pretty amazing

Even if he breaks out I don't think his high end is something that is going to really hurt us financially. And if he does somehow turn out to be a top pairing guy then that's quite amazing

 

[RoboNerdOK]

Wow. Wow. Wow.

This is A+ salary management from the ... Oilers? I'm not used to this!

 

[OilerPensfan97]

Absolute steal. Nice job, Chia.

 

[BleedingOil]

Petry could've most likely been signed to a cheapish contract if MacT hadn't been unbelievably stupid and give him a 1 year "prove it" deal when Petry was a year away from UFA (which is where Davidson will be 2 years from now). I don't think Chia will make that mistake...

Maybe if he didnt have an agent, or a really bad one

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Nice deal.

 

[shoop]

I would have been happy with 8 years/80 million but I can learn to like this deal.

lol. Brandon, when did you start posting here?

Chia is very, very impressive. This team hasn't had a professional, competent GM in over a decade.

This is what we should expect from a GM. Starting to feel pride in this team again.

 

[Gord]

Smokin deal! Kinda wish it was for more for some strange reason...

I can understand why. if he turns out as good as he looks, would be cool to have him locked up long term.

but this seems to be a very fair price for someone that it appears we can trust as a likely 3/4 guy.

 

[shoop]

I can understand why. if he turns out as good as he looks, would be cool to have him locked up long term.

but this seems to be a very fair price for someone that it appears we can trust as a likely 3/4 guy.

Davidson keeping up this level of play for 4/5 years is a big if at this point. Which is why I'm good with a two years term.

 

[RattsSSV]

Good stuff. He and Oesterle look like a good pairing, hope they keep it up.

 

[Quality Oil]

Love it!

 

[dustrock]

We need some value contracts. This is great.

And what a great story for Davidson. He's come a heck of a long way.

 

[Oiler66666]

Would like to see a longer deal but that's a steal of a bridge deal for a top 4 D.

 

[Da McBomb]

Solid. Couldn't be happier how he has progressed this season. I've also noticed him gaining more confidence and starting to jump into the play on offence lately as well.

Now if only Kevin Quinn can learn the difference between Number 97 and Number 88.. I'll be happy.

 

[GRadio]

Best part about this.

I don't see Davidson is the kind of guy who will ask a lot of money later either.

Yeah, but is his agent?

 

[Tazer19]

Yeah, but is his agent?

His agent is probably happier than a pig in poo that he got an extension. Even if he keeps up his play, i bet we sign him for a cap friendly deal of something to the tune of 4-5 years at less than 4 mill per.

 

[SupremeTeam16]

Great deal for both sides.

 

[oilinblood]

Yeah, but is his agent?

One year doesnt make a career. One year, outside of UFA, means NOTHING in negotiations.

This is exactly the contract he deserves. he deserves a one way with slight raise. if he can do three consistent years...he will get the money.

Stop with the petry comparisons. Petry is a bigger Justin Schultz pylon who is lucky he is in the weakest division in Montreal where his ability to wave at players is applauded.

 

[rboomercat90]

Now if only Kevin Quinn can learn the difference between Number 97 and Number 88.. I'll be happy.

Yeah... Can't see this happening.