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.

John Klingberg signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 32-year-old defenseman had five assists in 14 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs last season before having season-ending hip surgery in December 2023.

It was expected that free agent defenseman John Klingberg would make his decision shortly and he now has. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, the blue liner has signed with the Edmonton Oilers.

The Oilers sign veteran John Klingberg to bolster their blue line. Will this move spark a Stanley Cup run or strain their tight cap space?

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Oilers have agreed to a deal with veteran defenceman John Klingberg.

It is being reported that John Klingberg is signing a deal with the Edmonton Oilers. As per TSN’s Darren Dreger and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the deal is done.

The Edmonton Oilers signed veteran defenseman John Klingberg for the rest of the season. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.

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. The details of Klingberg's contract with the Oilers have not yet been released.

Klingberg had been attempting to resurrect his NHL career after spending more than a year working his way back from injury.

On Friday (Jan. 17), it was revealed that defender John Klingberg was joining the Edmonton Oilers on a one-year contract worth $1 million (pro-rated) with a $350,000 bonus.