The Edmonton Oilers potentially bolstered their defense Friday by signing free agent John Klingberg, a low-risk move that could amount to adding a top-four blueliner. Per Darren Dreger, the contract terms are a $1 million prorated salary and $350,000 in potential bonuses.
It’s been a long road, with plenty of curves for Kasperi Kapanen. But now with the Oilers, the “best team” he feels he’s ever played on, he finally feels like he’s found “a perfect fit.”
Jeff Skinner & Troy Stecher will come back in while Stuart Skinner will get the start on Thursday for Edmonton's second half of back-to-back games at Ball Arena against Colorado
John Gibson trade rumors persist, but here's why the Oilers should steer clear—high cost, declining play, and better options already in-house.
The Oilers depth chart at centre is exceptional, beyond any other team at any other position. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are elite offensive players of the highest order, and this season Draisaitl’s 200-foot game overwhelms opponents.
Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch refused to elaborate on what exactly is going on with the hiking Swedish defender. Though it wasn’t said in his pre-game availability, OilersTV’s Tony Brar confirmed that Ekholm will be a game-time decision for the club tonight.