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.

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 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.

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

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.

On Friday, defenseman John Klingberg left the free agent market when he agreed to terms with the Edmonton Oilers. The news was later made official with the veteran blue liner signing for $1 million pro-rated and $350,000 bonus.

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.

Klingberg is trying to resurrect his career after spending more than a year working his way back from double hip resurfacing surgery.