Centre Riley Sheahan is headed to Alberta, signing a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers worth $900,000.

 

Sheahan, 27, split last season between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers.

He appeared in 82 games, scoring nine goals and adding 10 assists after being traded mid-season with Derrick Brassard in exchange for Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann.

Sheahan spent the first seven seasons of his NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings with his best year offensively coming in 2014-15 when he tallied 36 points.

In 447 career games over nine seasons, Sheahan has 58 goals and 91 assists.