BREAKING: The Edmonton Oilers Have Announced an Exciting Signing

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Skyler Walker
October 10, 2023 (11:07)

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The Edmonton Oilers have solidified their future on the blue line by officially signing defenseman Beau Akey to a three-year entry-level contract. Akey's impressive performance during the Oilers' rookie and preseason games this year has not only earned him a spot on the team but also garnered comparisons to NHL sensation Cale Makar.

Salary: $825,000
Signing Bonus: $95,000
Games Played Bonus: $30,000
Minor League Salary: $82,500
With a manageable cap hit of $895,000 and an average annual value (AAV) of $950,000, Akey's signing is a promising development for the Oilers.

As fans eagerly anticipate Akey's debut in the NHL, his potential impact on the team's defensive prowess is already generating excitement.

The Oilers have high hopes for this emerging talent, and Akey's journey as a "Beau-nafide" Oiler has officially begun.

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10 OCTOBRE \| 44 ANSWERS BREAKING: The Edmonton Oilers Have Announced an Exciting Signing Should the Oilers give this defensemen a shot at the NHL this season?
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