I bet he’s picturing himself rolling around in money. Or something. (photo: screenshot/edmontonoilers.com)

First-overall NHL Draft pick Nail Yakupov is well on his way to becoming a real solid part of the Edmonton Oilers organization. His brand-spankin’-new three-year, entry-level contract is set up to earn him 925,000 dollars a year with a nice little cap hit of 3.755 million dollars.

“I’m pretty excited,” he said. “I can’t wait to meet the guys, meet the team and start practicing. I’m very, very excited.”

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Same. (photo: Bridget Samuels/flickr)

Salary arbitration: It’s not an Oilers thing.

Not since Jason Smith went that far back in 2002.

Sam Gagner was yet another Oiler who avoided his hearing when he signed a one-year, 3.2 million-dollar contract just minutes before the start time.

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Another year, another contract. (photo: Bridget Samuels/flickr)

When it comes to Theo Peckham’s career, saying last season was a bit of a disappointment would be somewhat of an understatement.

So would be saying that was only somewhat of an understatement.

However, after a season salted with injuries and peppered with trips to the press box, Peckham has been invited back for another year. He’s recently signed his name to a one-year, 1.075 million-dollar contract just like the one he put his name on last offseason.

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Nelson just after re-signing with the Barons. He’s practically vibrating with excitement. (photo: screencap/edmontonoilers.com)

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Can I call you Peaches? (photo: Bridget Samuels/flickr)

Goaltender Devan Dubnyk and defenceman Jeff Petry have both been signed to two-year contracts by the Edmonton Oilers.

Dubnyk’s two-year deal has an annual average value of $3.5 million dollars; Petry’s AAV is $1.75 million.

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He looks best in the copper and blue, if you ask me. (photo: Bridget Samuels/flickr)

Back in 1994, the Edmonton Oilers selected Ryan Smyth 6th overall in the Draft. Since then, he’s also laced ‘em up for the Islanders, Avs and Kings, but has now decided to remain with the Oilers for a while longer.

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Happy yet? (photo: WisconsinAthletics/youtube.com)

Everybody wanted him, we got him. 21-year-old defenseman Justin Schultz was one of the most sought-after free agents coming into the NHL this season; now he’s decided to come to Edmonton on a two year, entry level contract that’s worth $925,000. The signing bonus will be $92,500 and his bonuses can get him a cap hit of $3.755 million US dollars.

Not bad.

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