John Klingberg, Edmonton Oilers and Defenseman

Oilers sign veteran defenseman John Klingberg: Where does he fit in?
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.
Coveted Defenseman John Klingberg Signs With Oilers After Surgery Recovery
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.
Former Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg signs with Edmonton Oilers
Klingberg had been attempting to resurrect his NHL career after spending more than a year working his way back from injury.
Klingberg signs 1-year contract with Oilers
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.
John Klingberg Joins Edmonton Oilers
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.
John Klingberg contract terms and bonuses with Edmonton Oilers revealed
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.
RELEASE: Oilers sign Klingberg to one-year contract
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.
Johnston: What I’m hearing about John Klingberg’s NHL return and who’s interested in signing him
Klingberg is trying to resurrect his career after spending more than a year working his way back from double hip resurfacing surgery.
John Klingberg Finds New NHL Home With Canadian Contender
John Klingberg appears to be back to 100% after an injury cut his 2024/25 season short, and now, he's a member of the Edmonton Oilers. The Edmonton Oilers have had a very clear hole on their blue line for the past few years now,
Oilers' John Klingberg: Joining Canadian club
Klingberg (hip) signed with the Oilers on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
A clear win: Digging into the details of John Klingberg’s one-year contract with the Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers’ one-year deal with John Klingberg is official with details of his contract now coming out. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, who was first to break the news and was all over it this week,
Report: Maple Leafs Continue To Be In Mix For John Klingberg, Decision To Come In Next 24 To 48 Hours
Klingberg signed a one-year, $4.15 million contract with the Maple Leafs on July 1, 2023, after playing the 2022-23 season ...
Maple Leafs 'In the Mix' Waiting for John Klingberg's Decision: Report
The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars join Toronto as contenders for Klingberg, who is recovering from hip resurfacing surgery ...
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Front-runner emerges in free agent John Klingberg sweepstakes!
Defenseman John Klingberg is looking to make his NHL comeback after spending more than a year working his way back from a ...
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Ex-Oiler Talks Massive Risk in Klingberg Signing, Hints at 2nd Move
The Edmonton Oilers might be the favorites to sign John Klingberg, but it better not be the only move they make on their blue ...
Oilers Favored to Land Highly Sought-After Defenseman
Edmonton is in the market to bolster its blue line and its reportedly leading the race to land a marquee free-agent ...