NHL insider reveals break point in Connor Brown's contract talks with Oilers
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Ryan Hall
June 26, 2025 (7:55 PM)
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32 Thoughts podcaster and Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman has revealed a key sticking point in the ongoing negotiations between Connor Brown and the Oilers.
Friedman explained that the Oilers are reluctant to give Brown longer term in his next deal as he has had several one-year deals over the past couple of years.
Brown looking for security in next contract
The 31-year-old right winger had just completed a one-year deal worth $1 million in cap space. He has played for the Oilers over the past two years after coming back to the NHL from a severe injury when he spent time with the Washington Capitals.
This season he was at full health and played all 82 games, scoring 13 goals with 17 assists for 30 points and was a + 9. He also made key contributions during the playoff run where he played twenty playoff games and scoring five goals for 9 points and was a + 1.
Brown certainly has made it clear that he would like to remain with the Oilers but security in terms of term is what the winger is looking for.
Oilers preparing for draft and free agency in coming days
The Oilers are evaluating their roster as several changes will be coming to the team which included a trade that took place yesterday with
Evander Kane going to the Vancouver Canucks for a fourth-round pick.
The Oilers hold $16.2 million in cap space but do not hold a first or a second-round pick in this year's draft.
It remains to be seen if the Oilers will make a significant trade during the draft or in the coming months as many pundits have identified goaltending as one of the priorities for the team.
It will be a fascinating offseason on how the Oilers will handle the changes that are to come and it's likely the team will look different going into training camp in September.
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