John Klingberg made his debut with the Oilers when they played the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. The 32-year-old had five assists in 14 games last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs before his season ended because of hip surgery.

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John Klingberg signed with the Oilers nearly two weeks ago, and now after a small delay in getting into the lineup, the new defenceman is set to make his debut with the team Saturday against the Maple Leafs.

Defenceman John Klingberg will make his long-awaited Blue & Orange debut on Thursday night when the Edmonton Oilers host the Detroit Red Wings at Rogers Place, Head Coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed following the morning skate.

Klingberg said he’ll have to readjust to the pace of the league but feels much better now about being able to handle it.

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The Edmonton Oilers potentially bolstered their defense Friday by signing free agent John Klingberg, a low-risk move that could amount to adding a top-four blueliner.