New Oilers Forward Looking for a Fresh Start
As the Oilers face contract trouble with defenseman Evan Bouchard, who remains unsigned, and Ryan MacLeod, who is heading into arbitration on August 4th, General Manager Ken Holland is determined to bolster the team's roster with bottom-six players to compete for the Stanley Cup in the upcoming season.
On July 1st, Holland successfully acquired forward Lane Pederson. The 25-year-old centerman has navigated through four different NHL organizations since he began his career in 2020. His most recent stint was with the Columbus Blue Jackets, during which he played 16 games, scoring two goals with one assist, totalling three points.
Lane Pederson's addition to the Oilers brings his valuable ability to play a 200-foot game, which will prove crucial for their penalty kill and faceoffs. He is poised to be an essential asset as a quintessential bottom-six forward, and he believes that the Oilers are the right team for him as he signs a two-year contract worth $775,000 per year.
His signing provides the Oilers with some much-needed stability, especially with Ryan MacLeod's contract situation still uncertain.
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