During a recent Cam and Strick Podcast<\/a>, newly appointed assistant GM Matt Martin shared that Horvat texted him, jokingly saying, \u201cYou better not trade me,\u201d following the shakeup. It\u2019s clear the forward has no desire to move anywhere, and it definitely pours cold water on any potential reunion with the Vancouver Canucks. <\/p>\n While Horvat seems committed to staying, he also holds a full no-trade clause, giving him control over his future. For now, it appears he has no interest in being part of any sell-off.<\/p>\n Oilers\u2019 Early Contracts Should Be Done Within the Month<\/p>\n Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer recently noted on his show that he\u2019s expecting at least five Oilers contracts to be signed within the month. He listed Vasily Podkolzin, Mattias Ekholm, Jake Walman<\/a>, Connor McDavid, and Kris Knoblauch (coach) as people whose extensions should be finalized.<\/p>\n Stauffer said:<\/p>\n \u201cLet\u2019s say by August 28th, which is a Thursday, a month from today, I could foresee a scenario where extensions are done on Podkolzin, Walman, Ekholm\u2026 oh, and McDavid. So I\u2019m not moving off it, Seravalli and I both said it\u2019s 100% that Connor would re-sign. All along, nothing was happening before Leon\u2019s wedding, we could see some traction occurring after that. \u2026 Oh, and a potential extension for Kris Knoblauch.\u201d<\/p>\n As the Edmonton Oilers work to secure key contracts ahead of the 2025\u201326 season, goaltender Stuart Skinner was notably absent from early extension talks. Despite playing 50 playoff games and helping backstop the team to consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances, Skinner\u2019s name didn\u2019t come up as part of Stauffer\u2019s predictions.<\/p>\n Is that because the team wants to keep their options open regarding a trade? With a team-friendly $2.6 million cap hit, Skinner remains valuable, but questions about his playoff consistency persist. New GM Stan Bowman is reportedly exploring goaltending upgrades, and Skinner could be part of a trade package if the Oilers chase a top-tier starter.<\/p>\n Jets Optimistic About Kyle Connor Extension<\/p>\n Winnipeg Jets fans can breathe a little easier when it comes to Kyle Connor\u2019s future. According to NHL insider David Pagnotta<\/a>, there are \u201cno issues\u201d surrounding a potential contract extension for the star forward, who is eligible for free agency in 2026. <\/p>\n Unlike past situations with players like Nikolaj Ehlers\u2014who made it clear he planned to test the market\u2014Connor appears open to re-signing. Locking him in remains a top priority for the Jets, especially after finalizing a six-year, $45 million deal with Gabriel Vilardi. With Dylan Samberg\u2019s arbitration looming, the Jets are steadily working through key contract decisions.<\/p>\n Sign up for our FREE Daily NHL News & Rumors Substack newsletter<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a>![\"Jake](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jake-Walman-Oilers-scaled.jpg\")
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