On Friday (Jan. 17) the Edmonton Oilers made news by signing veteran defenceman John Klingberg to a one-year, $1 million pro-rated contract. Klingberg last suited up for a game in November 2023 with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The NHL is back from its holiday roster freeze and fewer than two months away from the trade deadline. So far, there have been 15 trades, four coaching changes, plus extensions signed by Igor Shesterkin,

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