In a stunning turn of events, ESPN has confirmed that the Edmonton Oilers are officially parting ways with their star right wing just hours after reports surfaced that a massive 3-year, $89.7 million deal was a “done deal” with the team. The move follows a controversial three-month suspension the player faced earlier this year for violating NHL rules—details of which remain under wraps due to league privacy protocols.
Sources close to the negotiation revealed that the Buffalo Sabres aggressively re-entered the picture late last week, leveraging the Oilers’ internal uncertainty and the player’s growing dissatisfaction with team management following the disciplinary fallout.
The right wing, whose name is expected to be officially announced at the Sabres’ press conference later today, is already en route to Buffalo for the final stages of contract signing and team integration. The Sabres are reportedly finalizing cap space and strategic adjustments to accommodate the high-profile acquisition.
This surprise move could reshape the balance of power in the Eastern Conference and marks one of the most dramatic mid-offseason trades in recent NHL history.
