The Edmonton Oilers sign forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth US$850,000, bringing the 26-year-old to the NHL on a deal at the league minimum.
The announcement comes as a surprise to many in Edmonton’s hockey community, with outlets noting widespread fan and league reaction. The Edmonton Journal adds that Formenton spent three seasons over the past four years with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland, recording 33 goals and 19 assists during that span. Both sources characterize the contract as a short-term agreement and align on the contract value and length, with additional coverage focusing more on public reaction and Formenton’s recent playing background.
