The announcement has just been made official. The Edmonton Oilers have inked the forward Sam Gagner to a one-year league minimum deal. Here's the team's formal announcement:
SAM IS BACK 👊
The #Oilers have signed forward Sam Gagner to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $775,000 at the NHL level.
#LetsGoOilers�
Gagner, the 34-year-old veteran, inks an NHL deal with the Oilers after a dominant stint with the Bakersfield Condors, where he collected 5 points through 3 games.
The veteran last suited up in the NHL in 2022-2023 with the Winnipeg Jets, where he collected 14 points in 48 games.