A new report from Oilers insider Jason Gregor has given a prediction of what Mattias Ekholm's extension with Edmonton could look like. The Edmonton Oilers continue to negotiate new extensions with <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/insider-believes-connor-mcdavid-contract-talks-could-drag-on-for-months-if-not-resolved-soon' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>several core players including Connor McDavid.</a> While McDavid has been the focal point so far recent reports have indicated that even with McDavid being a priority they have begun negotiations with other priority players including Mattias Ekholm and Jake Walman. Earlier this week, reports confirmed Walman will be the next biggest priority on a long-term deal with the Oilers. Now, Edmonton Oilers reporter and insider Jason Gregor has given his initial prediction of what Mattias Ekholm's next contract will look like. <h3>Oilers Insider Predicts Mattias Ekholm's Next Contract</h3> In a new appearance on the Real Kyper & Bourne Show, Gregor indicated that Ekholm could look to take a big discount to to stay with the Edmonton Oilers. According to Gregor negotiations right now are centered around a two-year deal worth less than 5 million dollars per season. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhlrumourreport/status/1971733665614123352'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> This would be a huge get for the Oilers who would love to keep Ekholm but having to sign him long-term would be potentially detrimental to their chances of keeping Connor McDavid. As negotiations continue, all eyes will be on Stan Bowman to see if he can work his magic and keep a star level defenseman like Mattias Ekholm in town on an absolute steal of a deal. As more reports surface regarding this situation with Ekholm we will bring the latest news.