Insider predicts Ty Emberson's next contract
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Ty Emberson has quietly cemented his role on the Oilers back-end, and GM Stan Bowman will look to re-sign him in the new year.
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly closing in on a contract extension with defenceman Ty Emberson, and now insider Jim Matheson has shared some potential details of the deal.
Emberson was eligible to sign a contract as of January 1st, insider Elliotte Friedman recently reported a deal will come around the new year.
There's still not details of the salary of the contract, but Matheson believes the Oilers will be able to lock up Emberson to a three year contract at least.
There's still not details of the salary of the contract, but Matheson believes the Oilers will be able to lock up Emberson to a three year contract at least.
When they Oilers first acquired Emberson, fans weren't sure what the final product would look like, but he's been rock solid so far.
Recently, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman broke down Emberson's situation heading into the new year.
»On January 1st, players who have been signed to one-year contracts are eligible to sign extensions. There's a few of them, obviously, and one of the names I'm going to be looking at is Ty Emberson of Edmonton. Emberson is cooled down and playing very well After what happened last summer to the Oilers, they're not going to be taking any chances.»
- Elliotte Friedman
- Elliotte Friedman
Edmonton Oilers reporter Kurt Leavins also chimed in on the Ty Emberson situation, supporting Elliotte Friedman's recent reports.
»Emberson is just fine on the third pairing. In fact, I would not be surprised if when January 1 flips past on the calendar Bowman looks at extending him.
As it stands, its looking like GM Stan Bowman will be looking to lock down Emberson to a 3 year term.
As it stands, its looking like GM Stan Bowman will be looking to lock down Emberson to a 3 year term.
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