Oilers Add Serious Firepower, Sign SHL's Leading Scorer David Tomasek
The Oilers are already making moves, and this one’s a big one! Edmonton has inked SHL scoring champion David Tomasek to a one-year, $1.2 million deal, adding serious firepower to their lineup.
The 29-year-old Czech center dominated Sweden’s top league last season, lighting it up for Farjestad BK with 24 goals and 57 points in just 47 games—finishing five points clear of the next-best scorer. His playmaking was just as lethal, tying for the SHL lead with 33 assists.
After a stellar debut season in Sweden - 25G, 45P in 52 GP, Tomasek caught the attention of Oilers GM Stan Bowman, who reportedly flew overseas during the 4-Nations break to “get eyes on Tomasek directly.”
#Oilers GM Stan Bowman traveled to Sweden during the #4Nations break to get eyes on Tomasek directly.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) April 2, 2025
Going to be interesting to see if this low-risk bet pays off - Tomasek is 29, hasn't played in North America in 10 years and has switched European leagues six times since. https://t.co/YDL5klgzb2
Undrafted into the NHL and over the age of 28, Tomasek wasn’t subject to an entry-level contract, PuckPedia reported Wednesday. His contract will kick in next season.
The contract indicates that the Oilers feel Tomasek can compete for NHL minutes next season, and as highlighted by The Athletic’s Daniel Nugent-Bowman, the buriable limit on AAV’s is $1.15-million, meaning if the team sent him to the AHL, $50,000 would remain on the big teams books.
Oilersnation’s Bruce Curlock called Tomasek a “powerful skater, but not a quick transition skater,” who reminds him that way of Noah Philp.
Here is one of the few games I have of Farjestad on tape this year. Not the best highlight of Tomasek's skating, but gives you an idea. He's a powerful skater, but not a quick transition skater. He'd be like a Noah Philp style of skater. pic.twitter.com/k7vpuuY5sD
— bcurlock (@bcurlock) April 2, 2025
The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, meanwhile, called him a “good-sized centre who has produced at the top of the SHL but is also reliable defensively.” He added Tomasek is strong in the faceoff circle, at driving play and is competitive, and “should add to the Oilers’ depth down the middle.”
In other latest news, the Oilers also officially announced the signing of German forward Josh Samanski, announcing he inked a two-year entry-level contract.
Edmonton also signed college defenseman Damien Carfagna to a two-year, entry-level contract earlier this week as the team continues to restock its cupboards.
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