The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Colton Dach to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$1.2 million, according to the NHL club.Dach, acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks at the 2026 trade deadline, contributed five goals and eight assists in 61 games last season.

The 23-year-old forward made his Oilers debut on March 6, recording two goals and two assists in eight regular-season games, with an additional assist in five playoff matches.

Dach, selected by Chicago in the 2021 NHL draft (62nd overall), finished the 2025-26 season with 219 hits, ranking among the league's top 15 despite time on long-term injured reserve due to a lower-body injury.

His extension underscores the Oilers' commitment to strengthening their roster ahead of the upcoming playoffs, as the team aims to end Canada's Stanley Cup drought.The deal highlights Dach's potential as a key contributor for the franchise moving forward.