Edmonton kept center Jason Dickinson by signing him to a five‑year, $20 million deal on Sunday. The contract ties up $4 million of cap space each season through 2030‑31, averting his July 1 unrestricted free agency just before his 31st birthday. Dickinson arrived from Chicago at the March trade deadline and slotted into the lineup. General manager Stan Bowman confirmed the move as part of a roster lock‑in.

Bowman listed re‑signing Dickinson as a top offseason item, freeing up roster flexibility while the Oilers chase their first Stanley Cup in a decade. Dickinson averaged roughly 15 minutes of ice time per game after the trade and 12 minutes in the playoffs, becoming a reliable penalty‑killer and depth forward alongside stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

The deal locks a player who logged 12 minutes per game in the postseason and helped the Oilers improve special‑teams. With Bowman eyeing a coaching hire and moves involving defenseman Darnell Nurse, Dickinson’s contract gives Edmonton a reliable piece as the club refines its championship window. His steady face‑off win rate and disciplined penalty record also give Edmonton a tactical edge in tight games.