Klingberg will either be a brilliant addition for the Oilers or a quick audition that will be forgotten by fall.
The Edmonton Oilers are eagerly awaiting the addition of defenceman John Klingberg to their lineup, but unfortunately an immigration issue is holding up his return to play.
John Klinberg has made his decision on a new home for 2024-25. The marquee veteran defenseman has signed with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday per NHL insider Darren Dreger. "John Klingberg heading to the Oilers," Dreger said on X. Edmonton was reported to be the front-runner to sign Klingberg, so this decision does not come as a massive shock.
The Edmonton Oilers have a wild card joining their lineup with the addition of John Klingberg, who should enter the lineup for the team's game against the Detroit Red Wings.
The Oilers have already signed veteran defenseman John Klingberg, but is general manager Stan Bowman still working the phones?
The Edmonton Oilers head home from a withering road trip. And while they pulled up a goal short of a win on Saturday night, by anyone’s measure this stretch was a roaring success. The Oilers arrive home with the same number of points as the Pacific leading Vegas Golden Knights.
The Oilers have added defenseman John Klingberg after recovering from hip surgery and missing the first half of the season
Despite signing John Klingberg yesterday, the Edmonton Oilers may still have some cap space to make another move before the trade deadline.
Klingberg had been attempting to resurrect his NHL career after spending more than a year working his way back from injury.
UFA defenseman John Klingberg is joining the Edmonton Oilers in a comeback from hip surgery after a handful of teams were reportedly interested in him.
The Edmonton Oilers know this better than anyone. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl weren't free. They resulted from years of terrible play followed by unbelievable luck (and great scouting). Despite free agents literally having "free" as a descriptor of them,
Edmonton is happy to be able to add a player of Klingberg's ability to its defense corps. The Oilers (29-14-3) are looking at making another long run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season after getting to Game 7 of the Cup Final against the Florida Panthers last season.