BLOCKBUSTER SIGNING: EDMONTON OILERS LAND STAR FORWARD ON LONG-TERM DEAL TO BOOST OFFENSE…..SEE MORE…..

In a major move that’s already sending shockwaves across the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers have officially signed star forward Sam Reinhart to a seven-year contract worth $63 million, solidifying their offensive core for years to come.

Reinhart, 29, is coming off a career-best season with the Florida Panthers, where he notched 57 goals and 94 points — a performance that made him one of the most sought-after free agents on the market. His ability to play both center and right wing gives the Oilers added flexibility and a powerful new weapon to line up alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Ken Holland, the Oilers GM, praised Reinhart’s consistency and versatility.

> “Sam brings elite scoring, intelligence, and a competitive edge. He’s the kind of player who thrives in big moments — exactly what we need to get over the hump and bring a Cup to Edmonton,” Holland said.

Reinhart, who helped the Panthers reach back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, said the decision came down to the Oilers’ elite talent and a city passionate about hockey.

> “It was an easy choice,” Reinhart said. “Playing with guys like McDavid and Draisaitl, and for a fanbase that lives and breathes hockey — it’s a dream scenario. I’m here to win.”

This signing is a clear message from the Oilers: the window to win is now. With McDavid in his prime and Draisaitl’s future uncertain as free agency looms in 2026, bringing in a proven scorer like Reinhart is a calculated move to go all-in on the Stanley Cup chase.

Reinhart is expected to slide into the top six immediately, potentially forming a lethal trio with McDavid and Zach Hyman, or anchoring a dynamic second line with Draisaitl and Evander Kane. His power play presence — especially in the bumper or net-front role — will make Edmonton’s already-dangerous special teams even more formidable.

Fans in Edmonton are buzzing, and expectations are soaring. If Reinhart continues his elite form, this could be the move that finally brings Lord Stanley’s Cup back to Northern Alberta.