Atro Leppanen News: Inks contract extension

Updated on February 2, 2026 at 11:21am

Leppanen signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Oilers on Monday.

Leppanen has spent the entire 2025-26 campaign in the minors, and he leads AHL Bakersfield's defensemen with 20 points (three goals, 17 assists). The 27-year-old hasn't yet made his NHL debut, but he'll remain under contract with the Oilers through the 2026-27 season.