Vasily Podkolzin
| Position | Right Wing / Left Wing | Current Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 6'1" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 190 | Extended Through | 2028-29 |
| Age | 24 (June 24, 2001) | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 28 |
| Drafted | 2019, Round 1, Overall 10 (VAN) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | Edmonton Oilers | Signed 3 years @ $2.950M AAV starting in 2026-27 | |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Vancouver Canucks | Signed 2 years @ $1.000M AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| May 30, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Signed to an entry level contract. |
2025-26 Player Card
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2024-25 Player Card
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2023-24 Player Card
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Player cards present an infographic of a players performance. In this case it shows the player performance over a 3 season span. Each square is separated into three separate sub-boxes with the two smaller boxes on top representing the past two seasons and the larger box on the bottom representing the current or most recent season. This allows the reader to guage how consistent a player has been, and if early in the season it can help identify whether a players performance may be impacted by small sample size and subject to regression or is consistent with recent past performance.
Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
- Salary data is from TheStanleyCap.com
- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | VAN | 79 | 930:45 | 0.77 | 0.71 | 1.48 | 0.66 | 0.11 | 10.81 | 9.29 | 1.52 | 3.31 | 3.97 |
| 2022-23 | VAN | 39 | 438:00 | 0.55 | 0.41 | 0.96 | 0.59 | -0.04 | 10.00 | 10.77 | -0.77 | 3.23 | 8.06 |
| 2023-24 | VAN | 19 | 183:32 | 0.00 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.54 | -0.54 | 0.00 | 9.73 | -9.73 | 4.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 82 | 1002:04 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | - | - | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| 2025-26 | EDM | 15 | 213:45 | 0.56 | 1.12 | 1.68 | 0.66 | -0.10 | 8.00 | 9.43 | -1.43 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | VAN | 79 | 930:45 | 41.97 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 40.93 | 1.87 | 2.56 | 57.35 | 49.59 | 0.01 | 0.02 | -0.11 |
| 2022-23 | VAN | 39 | 438:00 | 38.49 | 1.78 | 2.25 | 41.78 | 2.33 | 2.41 | 43.33 | 48.23 | -0.21 | -0.18 | -0.45 |
| 2023-24 | VAN | 19 | 183:32 | 42.50 | 1.31 | 2.49 | 38.58 | 2.62 | 2.08 | 33.33 | 54.47 | -0.03 | 0.01 | -0.45 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 82 | 1002:04 | 14.67 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| 2025-26 | EDM | 15 | 213:45 | 41.54 | 3.37 | 2.38 | 38.46 | 2.53 | 2.60 | 57.14 | 47.76 | 0.20 | 0.36 | -1.52 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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How skills coach Ned Lukacevic helped Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin work on his game this summer at Oilers Nation (Sun Nov 2, 2025)
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Ex-Canuck Vasily Podkolzin Shares Heartfelt Message After Scoring First Goal Since His Father's Passing at Canucks Daily (Fri Oct 24, 2025)
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Vasily Podkolzin makes pre-season debut, and Noah Philp’s window to stick with the Oilers at Oilers Nation (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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Former Vancouver Canuck Vasily Podkolzin Felt Blindsided by New Edmonton Oilers Contract at Canucks Daily (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Vasily Podkolzin to return to Edmonton following leave of absence at Oil on Whyte (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin Flying Back to Edmonton Tuesday Night at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Thoughts on Vasily Podkolzin’s new contract and what the Oilers can expect from the winger at Oilers Nation (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Oilersnation Radio: Oilers training camp decisions, Vasily Podkolzin’s extension, and line combos at Oilers Nation (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Kaprizov Tampering, Necas Deal, Benn Injury, & More NHL Rumors at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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Former Vancouver Canucks Forward Takes Sudden Leave of Absence For Personal Reasons at Canucks Daily (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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Better Lait Than Never: Oilers pre-season games, Vasily Podkolzin’s extension, and Jake Walman on deck at Oilers Nation (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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Oilers' Podkolzin Takes Leave Of Absence After Father's Death at The Hockey News (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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Random Thoughts: Zach Hyman’s timeline, Evan Bouchard, and the Oilers extend Vasily Podkolzin at Oilers Nation (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Edmonton Oilers Sign Vasily Podkolzin to 3-Year Extension at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Oilers News & Rumours: Podkolzin, Leppanen, McDavid at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Canucks Regret Completed Trade as Ex-1st-Round Pick Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension With Division Rival at Canucks Daily (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Oilers sign Vasily Podkolzin to three-year, $8.85 million contract extension at Oil on Whyte (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Oilers sign ex-Canucks forward Vasily Podkolzin to three-year contract extension at Canucks Army (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Oilers sign Vasily Podkolzin to three-year extension at Oilers Nation (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Oilers Ink Breakout Candidate Vasily Podkolzin To Three-Year Deal at The Hockey News (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin? at Oilers Nation (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Oilers’ Draisaitl Praises Vasily Podkolzin Amidst Looming Contract Negotiations at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 7, 2025)
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Leon Draisaitl heaps massive praise on Russian linemate Vasily Podkolzin at Oil on Whyte (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
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Oilers’ Podkolzin Is an Emerging X-Factor at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – PTOs, Connor McDavid, and Vasily Podkolzin at NHL Rumors (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Projecting what Vasily Podkolzin’s extension will look like with the Oilers at Oilers Nation (Sun Aug 17, 2025)
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The case for Vasily Podkolzin in Edmonton’s top-six at Oilers Nation (Sun Aug 10, 2025)
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Oilers News & Rumours: Podkolzin, Walman, McDavid, Kulak, Ekholm & More at The Hockey Writers (Fri Aug 1, 2025)
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Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Vasily Podkolzin at The Hockey Writers (Sat Jul 26, 2025)
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Best Oilers Fights of 2024-25: Vasily Podkolzin knocks out Jeremy Lauzon with three punches at Oilers Nation (Thu Jul 24, 2025)
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Vasily Podkolzin shows he belongs: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review at Oilers Nation (Sat Jul 19, 2025)
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Former Canucks forward quietly dominating in NHL playoffs at The Canuck Way (Mon May 12, 2025)
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Canucks Prospect Signs 2-Year Extension; What it Means at Vancouver Hockey Now (Sat Apr 20, 2024)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Contract Extension
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 25 | $2,950,000 | $2,950,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,950,000 | $2,950,000 | $2,950,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2027-28 | 26 | $2,950,000 | $2,950,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,950,000 | $2,950,000 | $2,950,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2028-29 | 27 | $2,950,000 | $2,950,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,950,000 | $2,950,000 | $2,950,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | $3,000,000 | $5,850,000 | $8,850,000 | $8,850,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 20 | $925,000 | $1,775,000 | $850,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2022-23 | 21 | $925,000 | $1,775,000 | $850,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2023-24 | 22 | $925,000 | $1,775,000 | $850,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $2,550,000 | $277,500 | $2,497,500 | $2,775,000 | $210,000 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2016-17 | Russia U16 | Vityaz Podolsk U16 | 29 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 45 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | EYOF | Russia U16 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | +15 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | Russia U17 | Vityaz Podolsk U17 | 21 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 20 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WHC-17 | Russia U17 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WJC-18 | Russia U18 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +5 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | WJC-18 | Russia U18 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | WJC-20 | Russia U20 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | WJAC-19 | Russia U18 |WJAC-19| | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | Russia U18 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | KHL | SKA St. Petersburg | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | VHL | SKA-Neva St. Petersburg | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | +6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | |||||||
| 2018-19 | MHL | SKA-1946 St. Petersburg | 12 | 6 | 2 | 8 | +9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +2 | |||||||
| 2019-20 | WJC-20 | Russia U20 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | EHT | Russia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | |||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | MHL | SKA-1946 St. Petersburg | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | KHL | SKA St. Petersburg | 30 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +1 | |||||||
| 2019-20 | VHL | SKA-Neva St. Petersburg | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | +3 | 6 | 1 | +1 | ||||||||||
| 2020-21 | EHT | Russia | 9 | 2 | 7 | 9 | +5 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | WJC-20 | Russia U20 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | VHL | SKA-Neva St. Petersburg | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | KHL | SKA St. Petersburg | 35 | 5 | 6 | 11 | +6 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 11 | +2 | 6 | ||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Vancouver Canucks | 79 | 14 | 12 | 26 | +7 | 26 | 115 | 12.2 | 12:48 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Abbotsford Canucks | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +2 | |||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Vancouver Canucks | 39 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 9 | 41 | 9.8 | 11:50 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Abbotsford Canucks | 28 | 7 | 11 | 18 | +2 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Abbotsford Canucks | 44 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Vancouver Canucks | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 8 | 20 | 0.0 | 10:49 | 2 | +1 | 10 | 2 | 0.0 | 8:32 | |||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 8 | 16 | 24 | +1 | 48 | 114 | 7.0 | 13:13 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 10 | +7 | 20 | 18 | 16.7 | 11:02 |
| 2025-26 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 12 | 1 | 4 | 5 | +6 | 2 | 18 | 5.6 | 14:17 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 231 | 27 | 37 | 64 | +5 | 93 | 308 | 8.8 | 12:42 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 10 | +8 | 30 | 20 | 15.0 | 10:50 | ||