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 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.

The NHL is back from its holiday roster freeze and fewer than two months away from the trade deadline. So far, there have been 15 trades, four coaching changes, plus extensions signed by Igor Shesterkin,

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

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.

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 are off to a solid start to the 2024-25 NHL season. With 61 points through 45 games, they are fighting for first place in the Pacific Division with the Vegas Golden Knights. They lost defenseman Philip Broberg to the St Louis Blues this offseason and did not replace him.

EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers announced Friday they have agreed to terms with free agent defenceman John Klingberg on a one-year contract. The 32-year-old blueliner has seen action in 633 NHL games over 11 seasons with the Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs, recording 81 goals and 331 assists for 412 points.

The Edmonton Oilers have signed free-agent defenceman John Klingberg, as first reported by TSN's Darren Dreger.

News broke that the Edmonton Oilers signed veteran defenceman John Klingberg this morning, and now his contract terms are official at $1M in salary and $350,000 in bonuses.