Veteran defenceman John Klingberg signs one-year deal with Oilers
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Oilers have agreed to a deal with veteran defenceman John Klingberg.
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The Edmonton Oilers are adding some experience to their blueline.
Veteran defenceman John Klingberg has signed a one-year deal with the Oilers, the NHL club announced Friday.
The 32-year-old hasn’t played in more than 400 days since he was with the Toronto Maple Leafs but made it known that he was looking to resume his NHL career.
Klingberg appeared in just 14 games last season with the Leafs before being placed on long-term injured reserve with a hip injury. He signed a one-year, $4.15-million contract in free agency to add more offence from the blueline but struggled through the first two months of the season — with four assists and a minus-7.
The Swedish defenceman has had issues with his hip before having double hip surgery in 2014.
