May 18, 2018
Oilers sign Swedish D Persson
The Edmonton Oilers signed Swedish defenceman Joel Persson to a one-year contract on Friday. He will be assigned to the Vaxjo Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League for next season.
TSN.ca Staff
The Edmonton Oilers signed Swedish defenceman Joel Persson to a one-year contract on Friday. He will be assigned to the Vaxjo Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League for next season.
Persson will be a restricted free agent at the end of the 2018-19 season and the Oilers will still hold his rights, according to TSN's Ryan Rishaug.
The 24-year-old played for the Lakers last season, finishing with six goals and 28 assists in 51 games played.