Oilers to hand Brandon Davidson a two-year extension

Defenceman Brandon Davidson talks about his goal and the Oilers 4-3 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens.

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to sign defenceman Brandon Davidson to a two-year extension on Monday, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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Davidson has had an impactful year for Edmonton, recording four goals with six assists in 47 games with a plus-6 rating while averaging over 19 minutes of ice time per game.

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The 24-year-old was scheduled to become a restricted free agent after the season.

The Oilers originally selected the Alberta native in the sixth round (162nd overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft.

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