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

Klingberg will either be a brilliant addition for the Oilers or a quick audition that will be forgotten by fall.

The Oilers have added defenseman John Klingberg after recovering from hip surgery and missing the first half of the season

The Edmonton Oilers could be adding a new defenceman to their roster sooner rather than later in UFA John Klingberg.

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.

John Klingberg began practicing with the Edmonton Oilers this week, joining his new teammates on the ice for the first time since signing a one-year, $1 million pro-rated contract last Friday (Jan.

The Edmonton Oilers have already made a key signing to bolster their back end, signing veteran Swedish defenseman John Klingberg to a one-year, pro-rated contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 NHL season.