Hyman will be a strong backup to the two-headed monster that is Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who is already used to playing alongside great players like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. In addition to being a hard worker, Hyman is also capable of putting up big numbers as we can see his 15 goals and 33 points in 43 games during the 2020-21 season.
In addition, Hyman will be reunited with one of his former Maple Leafs teammate as defenseman Tyson Barrie, who spent last season with the Oilers, has also agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension that will pay him $4.5 million annually.
Barrie was the NHL most productive defenseman last year, recording 48 points, including eight goals, in 56 regular season games. The 30-year-old formed an amazing blue line duo with Darnell Nurse last season and was the Oilers' power play master.
