Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg is reportedly headed to the Edmonton Oilers. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman had the scoop on Friday afternoon, posting to X that the 32-year-old would be joining the Oilers after recovering from hip resurfacing surgery done in late 2023.
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.
The 1967 Stanley Cup for Toronto was No. 13 and that proved to be an unlucky number. The Canadiens were the proud owners of 14 Stanley Cups in the summer of 1967, just one ahead of Toronto. Since then, the Canadiens have extended the total to 24, while the Maple Leafs have been unable to win even one.
John Klingberg heading to the Oilers.” He then updated :”Klingberg contract with the Oilers. $1M (pro rated) salary and $350,000 bonus.” My take 1. At this price, the puck-moving Klingberg could be a win-win,
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Brad Treliving lost out on a huge opportunity to add some firepower to their blueline as John Klingberg has signed with Edmonton.
Right-side defenseman Ryan Pulock, who has been playing impressive hockey as of late, is in the third year of an eight-year deal worth $6.15 million. Left-side defenseman Adam Pelech, who is also in the third year of an eight-year deal, carries an annual cap hit of $5.75 million.
The Edmonton Oilers have made another addition to their blueline. It was announced on Friday that veteran defenceman John Klingberg signed a deal with the team.
As per TSN insider Darren Dreger, the Edmonton Oilers are singing defenseman John Klingberg. Details of the contract have not yet been released. Klingberg had recently expressed interest in returning to the National Hockey League with teams like Edmonton,
The Edmonton Oilers may be getting help on the backend through an unexpected source with an ex-Leafs defender on the open market.
The Edmonton Oilers could be adding a new defenceman to their roster sooner rather than later in UFA John Klingberg.
After a few weeks of teasing the idea of a return to the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers have signed veteran defenseman John Klingberg to a new contract. Klingberg has
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.