The Edmonton Oilers continue to bolster their forward depth, with news emerging Wednesday of another addition. The team announced the signing on Thursday afternoon—a one-year contract worth $775,000.
The new addition is a veteran of an 11-year NHL career, having played for the Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, and New Jersey Devils. Last season, he recorded two goals and three assists for five points over 48 games with the Devils, averaging 10:34 of ice time. His Corsi for percentage sat at 39.6, with a relative Corsi of -14.4.
Originally from Salmon Arm, British Columbia, he has amassed 125 points (47 goals, 78 assists) in 572 career games. He was drafted 17th overall in the first round of the 2013 NHL Draft by Ottawa. His most productive offensive season came in 2021-22 with Boston, where he tallied eight goals and 16 points.
Internationally, he’s represented Canada, winning gold at both the 2012 Hlinka-Gretzky Tournament and the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship.
What It Means
This move could serve as a replacement for Connor Brown, who departed for New Jersey in free agency. The new signing brings size and grit at six feet tall and 211 pounds and is expected to slot into the Oilers’ bottom six.
This follows earlier signings, including Andrew Mangiapane, and comes after Edmonton finalized a key deal with Evan Bouchard. While helpful, the roster still requires attention, especially as the club aims to address Connor McDavid’s contract before summer’s end. This is a low-risk, depth-focused acquisition.
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