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Edmonton Oilers sign Gaetan Haas to one-year contract extension

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By Zach Laing

Apr 28, 2020, 17:24 EDTUpdated: Apr 28, 2020, 17:33 EDT

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The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Gaetan Haas to a one-year contract extension.

The extension will see him paid $915,000, PuckPedia reported.

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The #LetsgoOilers re-signed 28 y/o C Gaetan Haas to 1 year 1 way $915K Contract (all Base Salary). Was pending UFA after completing 1 year Entry Level Deal. -5G 10P in 58GP -On ice 48% 5v5 GF, 50.9% DFF, 48.3% Corsi Rep'd by Allain Roy @RSGHockey puckpedia.com/player/gaetan-…

9:09 PM · Apr 28, 2020

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It was reported yesterday that a contract extension for Haas was expected, and there are lots to like about this deal. The price point under $1-million is perfect for an Oilers club who will see cap issues sooner rather than later.

In 58 games this year, he scored five goals and as many assists. His underlying numbers were average. At 5v5, he posted a 48.43 CF%, 44.44 GF% and an xGF% of 49.82.

According to Hockeyviz.com, has provided defence at an eight percent better rate than league average, but provided offence six percent below league average.

I think the deal is about as perfect as you could get for a bottom-six, right-shot centre like Haas. He will help to provide some solid depth for the Oilers.

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