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.