Oilers sign journeyman centre to a new deal.

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Ryan Hall
July 2, 2023 (4:00 PM)

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In the NHL, many players often move from team to team in search of a stable home and more playing time. These journeymen players are typically brought in as call-ups for injuries or are assigned to the bottom two lines to assist with penalty-killing and shutdown duties.

Today, the Oilers announced the signing of Lane Pederson to a two-year contract worth $775,000 per season. Pederson is one of several players that general manager Ken Holland is evaluating to determine who to keep and who to release as he manages the team's salary cap issues.

At 26 years old, Pederson is a centerman standing six feet tall and weighing 192 pounds. He was born in Saskatoon, SK. This will be his fifth organization in five years, having previously played for the Arizona Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, and Columbus Blue Jackets.

Throughout his career, Pederson has played 71 games, scoring four goals and providing seven assists, accumulating a total of 11 points. Additionally, he has spent 38 minutes in the penalty box.

The Oilers' decision to sign Pederson is a depth move aimed at strengthening the lower end of their roster or potentially assigning him to the AHL's Bakersfield Condors to fulfill a role there.

It's worth noting that Pederson does not have a two-way contract, which means he would have to clear waivers if the team decides to send him to the Condors or return him to the minors.