Edmonton Oilers Signings 2008

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July 3, 2010, 11:55 AM EDT

Edmonton signs Alexandre Giroux for 1 year (Total value N/A )

2009 Stats:

11 GP, 1 G, 3 A, 4 PIM

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General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with free agent left-winger Alexandre Giroux on a one-year contract.

Giroux, 29, spent most of the season last year with the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League collecting 103 points (50G, 50A) in 69 games. He also suited up for nine games with the Washington Capitals scoring once and adding two assists.

The 6'3", 190 lbs left-winger was originally drafted in the 7th round, 213th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He played in his first NHL game as a New York Ranger in 2005-06 before signing with Washington.

Giroux, who was born in Quebec City, Quebec, has 9 points (4G, 5A) in 31 career NHL games and 572 points (308G, 264A) in 636 career AHL games.
July 2, 2010, 12:36 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Richard Petiot for 1 year (Total value N/A )

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EDMONTON -- Veteran defenceman Jason Strudwick is returning to the Edmonton Oilers on a one-year deal.

The 34-year-old has spent the last two seasons with his hometown team.

Strudwick had six assists in 72 games for the Oilers last year.

In 631 career games with the Islanders, Rangers, Vancouver, Chicago and Edmonton, he has 13 goals and 53 points.

Also Friday, the Oilers signed free-agent defenceman Richard Petiot to a one-year deal.

The 27-year-old spent all of last season with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs.
July 2, 2010, 12:34 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Jason Strudwick for 1 year (Total value N/A ) (Re-signing)

2009 Stats:

72 GP, 0 G, 6 A, 50 PIM

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EDMONTON -- Veteran defenceman Jason Strudwick is returning to the Edmonton Oilers on a one-year deal.

The 34-year-old has spent the last two seasons with his hometown team.

Strudwick had six assists in 72 games for the Oilers last year.

In 631 career games with the Islanders, Rangers, Vancouver, Chicago and Edmonton, he has 13 goals and 53 points.

Also Friday, the Oilers signed free-agent defenceman Richard Petiot to a one-year deal.

The 27-year-old spent all of last season with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs.
July 1, 2010, 03:59 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Kurtis Foster for 2 years (Total value $3.6 million )

2009 Stats:

72 GP, 8 G, 36 A, 48 PIM

Avg. Yearly Salary:

$1.8 million

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EDMONTON -- Edmonton appears to have a found a replacement for Sheldon Souray, signing free-agent defenceman Kurtis Foster to a US$3.6-million, two-year deal.

Foster had 42 points in 71 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning last season.

The 28-year-old will likely find a spot among the top four defencemen for the rebuilding Oilers.

Edmonton continues to explore trade options for Souray.
September 10, 2009, 04:05 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Mike Comrie for 1 year

2008 Stats:

41 GP, 7 G, 13 A, 26 PIM

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General manager Steve Tambellini announced Thursday the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with centre Mike Comrie on a one-year contract.
September 4, 2009, 06:53 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Rob Schremp for 1 year (Re-signing)

2008 Stats:

4 GP, 0 G, 3 A, 2 PIM

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August 12, 2009, 12:15 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Ryan Stone for 1 year Two-way deal (Re-signing)

2008 Stats:

2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 2 PIM

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Two-way deal

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General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with defenceman Ladislav Smid on a two-year contract, and forwards Gilbert Brule and Ryan Stone on one-year, two-way deals.

Smid, 23, established career highs in assists and points with 11 in 2008-09. He also had 57 penalty minutes in 60 games played.

Steve Tambellini commented on today's signing. "I'm very pleased to have Ladislav signed. He's a very competitive young defenceman that has the ability to contribute in all situations."

The 6'3", 226-pound defenceman has played 202 career NHL games, all with the Edmonton Oilers, recording three goals and 22 assists for 25 points and 152 penalty minutes.

"This is great news for me". Smid commented upon signing his agreement. "I really enjoy playing for the Oilers. I feel my game is improving every year and I can't wait to get started again this fall."

Originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft (1st round, 9th overall), Smid was obtained from the Anaheim Ducks with Joffrey Lupul, two first round draft choices and a second round draft choice in exchange for defenceman Chris Pronger on July 3, 2006.

On the international stage, the Frydlant, Czech Republic native has represented his country on several occasions, playing in three World Junior Hockey Championships from 2004 through 2006, and two World Hockey Championships (2007 and 2008). He helped lead the Czech World Junior team to a bronze medal in 2005, recording two assists in seven games.

Brule, 22, split last season between the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League and the Oilers. In 39 games with Springfield, Brule had 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points and 58 penalty minutes. He had two goals and one assist for three points and 12 penalty minutes in 11 games for Edmonton.

The 5'10", 180 pound centre has played in 157 career NHL games with 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points and 64 penalty minutes.

Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft (6th overall), Brule was acquired by the Oilers in exchange for Raffi Torres on July 1, 2008.

Stone, a 6'2", 215 pound native of Calgary, Alberta, was originally selected by the Penguins in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2003 National Hockey League Entry Draft. He was acquired, along with goaltender Dany Sabourin and a fourth round draft choice in 2011 from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goaltender Mathieu Garon on January 17, 2009.

Prior to being aquired by the Oilers, Stone played 38 games with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, recording nine goals and 19 assists for 28 points. In 39 games with the Falcons after the trade, he notched eight goals and 20 assists for 28 points.

In eight career NHL games, the 24-year-old centre has recorded one assist and seven penalty minutes.
August 12, 2009, 12:10 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Gilbert Brule for 1 year Two-way deal (Re-signing)

2008 Stats:

11 GP, 2 G, 1 A, 12 PIM

Avg. Yearly Salary:

Two-way deal

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General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with defenceman Ladislav Smid on a two-year contract, and forwards Gilbert Brule and Ryan Stone on one-year, two-way deals.

Smid, 23, established career highs in assists and points with 11 in 2008-09. He also had 57 penalty minutes in 60 games played.

Steve Tambellini commented on today's signing. "I'm very pleased to have Ladislav signed. He's a very competitive young defenceman that has the ability to contribute in all situations."

The 6'3", 226-pound defenceman has played 202 career NHL games, all with the Edmonton Oilers, recording three goals and 22 assists for 25 points and 152 penalty minutes.

"This is great news for me". Smid commented upon signing his agreement. "I really enjoy playing for the Oilers. I feel my game is improving every year and I can't wait to get started again this fall."

Originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft (1st round, 9th overall), Smid was obtained from the Anaheim Ducks with Joffrey Lupul, two first round draft choices and a second round draft choice in exchange for defenceman Chris Pronger on July 3, 2006.

On the international stage, the Frydlant, Czech Republic native has represented his country on several occasions, playing in three World Junior Hockey Championships from 2004 through 2006, and two World Hockey Championships (2007 and 2008). He helped lead the Czech World Junior team to a bronze medal in 2005, recording two assists in seven games.

Brule, 22, split last season between the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League and the Oilers. In 39 games with Springfield, Brule had 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points and 58 penalty minutes. He had two goals and one assist for three points and 12 penalty minutes in 11 games for Edmonton.

The 5'10", 180 pound centre has played in 157 career NHL games with 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points and 64 penalty minutes.

Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft (6th overall), Brule was acquired by the Oilers in exchange for Raffi Torres on July 1, 2008.

Stone, a 6'2", 215 pound native of Calgary, Alberta, was originally selected by the Penguins in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2003 National Hockey League Entry Draft. He was acquired, along with goaltender Dany Sabourin and a fourth round draft choice in 2011 from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goaltender Mathieu Garon on January 17, 2009.

Prior to being aquired by the Oilers, Stone played 38 games with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, recording nine goals and 19 assists for 28 points. In 39 games with the Falcons after the trade, he notched eight goals and 20 assists for 28 points.

In eight career NHL games, the 24-year-old centre has recorded one assist and seven penalty minutes.
August 12, 2009, 12:07 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Ladislav Smid for 2 years (Re-signing)

2008 Stats:

60 GP, 0 G, 11 A, 57 PIM

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General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with defenceman Ladislav Smid on a two-year contract, and forwards Gilbert Brule and Ryan Stone on one-year, two-way deals.

Smid, 23, established career highs in assists and points with 11 in 2008-09. He also had 57 penalty minutes in 60 games played.

Steve Tambellini commented on today's signing. "I'm very pleased to have Ladislav signed. He's a very competitive young defenceman that has the ability to contribute in all situations."

The 6'3", 226-pound defenceman has played 202 career NHL games, all with the Edmonton Oilers, recording three goals and 22 assists for 25 points and 152 penalty minutes.

"This is great news for me". Smid commented upon signing his agreement. "I really enjoy playing for the Oilers. I feel my game is improving every year and I can't wait to get started again this fall."

Originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft (1st round, 9th overall), Smid was obtained from the Anaheim Ducks with Joffrey Lupul, two first round draft choices and a second round draft choice in exchange for defenceman Chris Pronger on July 3, 2006.

On the international stage, the Frydlant, Czech Republic native has represented his country on several occasions, playing in three World Junior Hockey Championships from 2004 through 2006, and two World Hockey Championships (2007 and 2008). He helped lead the Czech World Junior team to a bronze medal in 2005, recording two assists in seven games.

Brule, 22, split last season between the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League and the Oilers. In 39 games with Springfield, Brule had 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points and 58 penalty minutes. He had two goals and one assist for three points and 12 penalty minutes in 11 games for Edmonton.

The 5'10", 180 pound centre has played in 157 career NHL games with 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points and 64 penalty minutes.

Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft (6th overall), Brule was acquired by the Oilers in exchange for Raffi Torres on July 1, 2008.

Stone, a 6'2", 215 pound native of Calgary, Alberta, was originally selected by the Penguins in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2003 National Hockey League Entry Draft. He was acquired, along with goaltender Dany Sabourin and a fourth round draft choice in 2011 from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goaltender Mathieu Garon on January 17, 2009.

Prior to being aquired by the Oilers, Stone played 38 games with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, recording nine goals and 19 assists for 28 points. In 39 games with the Falcons after the trade, he notched eight goals and 20 assists for 28 points.

In eight career NHL games, the 24-year-old centre has recorded one assist and seven penalty minutes.
July 21, 2009, 05:44 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Denis Grebeshkov for 1 year $3.15 million (Re-signing)

2008 Stats:

72 GP, 7 G, 32 A, 38 PIM

Avg. Yearly Salary:

$3.15 million

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EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers have bolstered their blue-line by re-signing defenceman Denis Grebeshkov to a one-year contract.

Last season in Edmonton, Grebeshkov had seven goals, 32 assists and 38 penalty minutes in 72 games -- all career highs. He also led the Oilers with a plus-minus differential of plus-12.

"I'm very happy to be returning to the Oilers and the city of Edmonton," Grebeshkov said in a statement released by the club Tuesday. "I've really enjoyed my time in Edmonton and I can't wait to start next season."

The six-foot, 209-pound native of Yaroslavl, Russia, has played 176 career NHL games with the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders and Oilers, recording 63 points (10 goals 53 assists) and 80 penalty minutes.

Originally drafted 18th overall by Kings in the 2002 NHL draft, Grebeshkov was obtained from the New York Islanders in exchange for defenceman Marc-Andre Bergeron and a third round draft choice on February 18, 2007.

Grebeshkov, 25, has represented Russia at three world junior hockey championships (2001, 2002 and 2003) and three world hockey championships (2007, 2008 and 2009), helping his country win consecutive gold medals in 2008 and 2009.
July 13, 2009, 07:17 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Matt Nickerson

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July 13, 2009, 07:14 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Chris Minard

2008 Stats:

20 GP, 1 G, 2 A, 4 PIM

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July 1, 2009, 07:15 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Jason Strudwick for 1 year $700,000 (Re-signing)

2008 Stats:

71 GP, 2 G, 7 A, 60 PIM

Avg. Yearly Salary:

$700,000

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July 1, 2009, 04:10 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Nikolai Khabibulin for 4 years $3.75 million

2008 Stats:

42 GP, 25 W, 8 L, 91.95% SV%

Avg. Yearly Salary:

$3.75 million

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July 18, 2008, 02:18 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers for 2 years (Re-signing)

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The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with goaltender Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers on a two-year contract.

Drouin-Deslauriers, 24, just completed his fourth professional season in 2007-08, appearing in 57 games with the Oilers' top minor league affiliate, the Springfield Falcons (American Hockey League).

The 6'4", 189 pound native of St-Jean-Richelieu, Quebec, posted a 26-23-5 (W-L-SOL) record with a 2.90 goals against average and a .912 save percentage with the Falcons. His 26 wins established a career-high and tied him for seventh best among all AHL goaltenders.

Oilers Vice-President of Hockey Operations, Kevin Prendergast says, "Jeff made some significant strides last season and now appears ready to challenge for a spot on our hockey club. With Jeff's addition, we are very comfortable with our goaltending situation."

Drouin-Deslauriers made his professional debut in 2004-05 with the AHL's Edmonton Road Runners, posting a 6-13-2 (W-L-T) record with a 2.96 goals against average and a .888 save percentage in 22 games played.

Originally drafted by the Oilers in the second round, 31st overall, in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, Drouin-Deslauriers played with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Chicoutimi Sagueneens from 2001-02 to 2003-04. Over three seasons, he posted a 67-64-8 record in 150 career QMJHL games.
July 10, 2008, 12:45 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Jason Strudwick for 1 year

2007 Stats:

52 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 40 PIM

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July 9, 2008, 04:57 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Jean-Francois Jacques for TBD (Re-signing)

2007 Stats:

9 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 2 PIM

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EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers signed forwards Marc Pouliot and Jean-Francois Jacques to two-year contracts on Wednesday.

Both players split last season between the Oilers and the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League.

Pouliot had seven points (1-6) in 24 games with Edmonton last season. He will receive US$725,000 in 2008-'09 and $925,000 in 2009-'10.

Jacques did not record a point in nine games with the Oilers. Financial terms for his deal were not immediately available.
July 9, 2008, 04:54 PM EDT

Edmonton signs Marc Pouliot for $825,000 (Re-signing)

2007 Stats:

24 GP, 1 G, 6 A, 12 PIM

Avg. Yearly Salary:

$825,000

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EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers signed forwards Marc Pouliot and Jean-Francois Jacques to two-year contracts on Wednesday.

Both players split last season between the Oilers and the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League.

Pouliot had seven points (1-6) in 24 games with Edmonton last season. He will receive US$725,000 in 2008-'09 and $925,000 in 2009-'10.

Jacques did not record a point in nine games with the Oilers. Financial terms for his deal were not immediately available.

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