When the Edmonton Oilers traded for goaltender Cam Talbot at the NHL Entry draft in June, they thought they were solving their goaltending issues for years to come. However, there was one small issue, Talbot only had one year remaining on his contract and was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2016.
The Oilers solved that issue today, locking up the 28-year-old net minder to a three-year contract extension. The deal is said to be worth $12.5 million ($4.16 million AAV) and begins in the 2016-17 season.
Cam Talbot’s three-year extension with #oilers carries a $4.167 AAV. He was a pending UFA.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 17, 2016
“It’s extremely exciting for me and my family and it’s an exciting time in Edmonton,” Talbot told the Oilers website on Sunday. “I’m just happy that I’m going to be around for the next three years to grow and improve with this team.”
“I love the city so far,” said Talbot. “It’s an exciting time with the new arena and everything coming next year and the downtown being built up, so I’m excited to be a part of this team for the next three years and hopefully moving forward and growing into a playoff team and hopefully a contender.”
The following press release comes from the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.
Oilers sign Cam Talbot to Extension
The Oilers have signed goaltender Cam Talbot to a three-year contract extension
The Edmonton Oilers announced today, they have signed goaltender Cam Talbot to a three-year contract extension.
Talbot, 28, has appeared in 26 games this season, posting a 2.58 goals against average, a .914 save percentage and one shutout. Talbot has started 11 of the Oilers last 12 games, accumulating a 1.79 goals against average and a.939 save percentage, including his first shutout as an Oiler on January 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Caledonia, Ontario native has appeared in 83 career NHL games, registering a 41-28-8 record, a 2.18 goals against average, .926 save percentage and nine shutouts. He also played in two playoff games with the New York Rangers during the 2013-14 post season.
