Oilers sign G Matt Tomkins to two-year, two-way contract

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Matt Tomkins (90) against the Ottawa Senators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

The Edmonton Oilers are adding some local depth between the pipes.

Goaltender Matt Tomkins has agreed to a two-year, two-way contract with the team, Edmonton announced Tuesday.

The deal will hold an AAV of $775,000 at the NHL level.

Tomkins, an Edmonton native, spent most of the 2024-25 season with the Syracuse Crunch, holding a 12-10-5 record with a 2.55 goals against average and .907 save percentage with three shutouts.

The 31-year-old also made six NHL appearances with the Tampa Bay Lightning last season, going 3-2-1 with a 3.33 GAA and .892 save percentage.

He represented Canada at the 2022 Olympics, going 2-1-0 in the three appearances with a 1.01 GAA and .963 save percentage.

Tomkins was originally selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the seventh round (199th overall) of the 2021 draft.

July 1, 2025

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Matt Tomkins
Goaltender
AGE: 31
SIGNED BY
Edmonton Oilers
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$775,000
TOTAL
$1.55 million

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