Oilers Secure Extensions for All Players Acquired from Blackhawks at Deadline

The Edmonton Oilers have officially locked in all three players acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline: Jason Dickinson, Connor Murphy, and Colton Dach. This move comes on the heels of a surprising first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Oilers fell to the Anaheim Ducks, ending their season earlier than anticipated after back-to-back appearances in the Finals in 2024 and 2025.

In the aftermath of the disappointing playoff run, the Oilers wasted no time in extending both Murphy and Dickinson, recognizing their potential as valuable assets alongside superstars Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard. With a healthy roster, the Oilers believe they have the foundation necessary to continue making deep playoff runs.

On Sunday, the Oilers made headlines again by announcing the extension of Colton Dach, ensuring that all three Blackhawks players are set to remain in Edmonton. Dach’s new two-year contract comes with an average annual value of $1.2 million, positioning him as a key figure in the team’s bottom-six forward group, likely joining Dickinson in that role.

The Oilers are optimistic about Dach’s potential to bring physicality and offensive contributions, despite injury challenges that have hindered his career. When healthy, Dach has shown flashes of his talent, contributing to his team’s success. With 7 goals and 13 assists over 86 games, his depth scoring will be crucial as Edmonton continues to build around its star players.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.