Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has been a busy man ever since he took over at the helm of Rogers Place last year.
He quickly locked up German star and Oilers' 2014 third overall selection, Leon Draisaitl. Inking him to a record breaking eight-year contract worth $112 million, a $14 million annual average value (AAV). He also kept star defenceman Evan Bouchard, signing him to a contract before he hit the market as a Restricted Free Agent (RFA) for four years worth $10.5 million per season.
He also was able to add plenty of depth to the lineup, acquiring forwards Vasily Podkolzin, Trent Frederic, and defenceman Jake Walman via trade and snagging forward Kasperi Kapanen off waivers last year.