Edmonton Oilers Sign Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson to Long-Term Contracts
埃德蒙頓油層與 Connor Murphy 及 Jason Dickinson 簽署長期合約
Introduction
The Edmonton Oilers have signed five-year contract extensions with defenseman Connor Murphy and forward Jason Dickinson after acquiring both players from Chicago.
埃德蒙頓油層在從芝加哥交易到兩名球員後，與後衛 Connor Murphy 及前鋒 Jason Dickinson 簽署了五年續約。
Main Body
The team has committed to a five-year deal with Connor Murphy worth $20.5 million, which averages $4.1 million per year. This follows a similar five-year, $20 million agreement with Jason Dickinson. Both players joined the team during the trade deadline from the Chicago Blackhawks to help fix weaknesses in the defense.
球隊與 Connor Murphy 簽署了一份為期五年、價值 2,050 萬美元的合約，平均每年 410 萬美元。隨後，球隊與 Jason Dickinson 簽署了同樣為期五年、價值 2,000 萬美元的協議。兩名球員在交易截止日前從芝加哥黑鷹隊加入，旨在協助修補防守漏洞。
Data shows that the team's defense improved during the final 20 regular-season games, with the goals-against average dropping from 3.34 to 2.90. However, this number rose to 4.33 during the first-round playoffs against Anaheim. This decline happened while goaltenders Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram had a combined save percentage of .866.
數據顯示，球隊在正規賽最後 20 場的防守有所提升，平均失球數從 3.34 降至 2.90。然而，在對陣安納海姆的季後賽首輪中，此數字升至 4.33。當時守門員 Tristan Jarry 與 Connor Ingram 的合共撲救率為 .866。
Meanwhile, the organization is making changes, including the firing of head coach Kris Knoblauch. General Manager Stan Bowman is now looking for a new coach and may try to improve the goaltending through trades or signings. By keeping Murphy, a veteran with over 800 games, the team hopes to create a more stable defense to help stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl win a championship.
與此同時，組織內部正進行調整，包括解雇總教練 Kris Knoblauch。總經理 Stan Bowman 目前正在尋找新教練，並可能嘗試透過交易或簽約來提升守門員表現。透過留住擁有超過 800 場比賽經驗的老將 Murphy，球隊希望建立更穩定的防守，以協助球星 Connor McDavid 與 Leon Draisaitl 奪冠。
Conclusion
The Oilers have secured their defensive players with long-term deals while searching for a new coach and better goaltending options.
油層隊以長期合約留住了防守球員，同時正在尋找新教練及更好的守門員選擇。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'B2 Leap': Moving from Simple Verbs to Strategic Phrasal Verbs
At the A2 level, you probably use simple verbs like get, give, or find. To reach B2, you need to use Phrasal Verbs to sound more natural and precise.
Look at this phrase from the text:
"...the organization is making changes, including the firing of head coach Kris Knoblauch."
In a professional or conversational B2 setting, we often replace formal nouns like "the firing of" with the phrasal verb to let someone go.
The B2 Upgrade Path:
- A2 (Basic): The team fired the coach. (Simple/Direct)
- B2 (Natural): The team let the coach go. (Nuanced/Idiomatic)
🛠️ Mastering the 'Cause & Effect' Chain
B2 students don't just list facts; they connect them. Notice how the article links a problem to a solution:
Weaknesses in defense Acquiring players Securing long-term deals Creating stability Winning a championship
To replicate this, stop using "and" and start using B2 Transition Markers:
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"By [Doing X], [Y happens]"
- Example from text: "By keeping Murphy... the team hopes to create a more stable defense."
- Why it's B2: It shows a strategic relationship between an action and a goal.
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"Followed by / Following"
- Example from text: "This follows a similar five-year... agreement."
- Why it's B2: It creates a timeline without needing to start a new, simple sentence.
💎 Vocabulary Shift: Precision over Generality
Stop using the word "get" or "buy". Use Specific Professional Verbs found in the text:
| A2 Word | B2 Upgrade | Context from Article |
|---|---|---|
| Get / Buy | Acquire | "...after acquiring both players from Chicago." |
| Give / Make | Commit to | "The team has committed to a five-year deal." |
| Get / Find | Secure | "The Oilers have secured their defensive players." |