The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract, according to a team post on social media. The deal includes an average annual value of $850,000, as reported by the Oilers’ official account. A follow-up post from the same account included a quote from Formenton, who expressed excitement about joining the team and making the most of the opportunity.
Formenton, 26, is a left-handed forward who has played 109 games in his career, recording 23 goals, 16 assists, and 39 points. In the 2021-22 season, he played 79 games for his previous team, tallying 18 goals, 14 assists, and 32 points, though he carried a minus-13 rating. His role has typically been that of a middle-six forward, often utilized on the penalty kill.
The Oilers’ initial post confirmed the contract details, while the second post provided a direct quote from Formenton. No additional details about the terms or expectations for the player were included in either report. The Oilers have not yet commented further on the signing.
This signing adds depth to the Oilers’ forward group, with Formenton’s experience and penalty kill contributions potentially filling a specific need. The team’s next game is scheduled for [insert date], though no further context on his immediate role was provided.