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Retired Oiler Oscar Klefbom joins broadcast: ‘It’s hard to explain how much I want to be on the ice’

Amidst the sting of a 6-2 loss Tuesday to the Anaheim Ducks, a former fan favourite stopped by the broadcast to give an update on his life. During the second intermission, defenceman Oscar Klefbom joined Gene Principe on the desk after officially announcing his retirement last summer.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 27

An obvious reason why the Oilers’ power play is struggling

You could have asked every Edmonton Oilers fans before the season began which aspect of the team concerned them the most, and not one would have answered the power play.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Oscar Klefbom: the Edmonton Oilers’ Greatest ‘What If?’

On Aug. 20, just over four years after he last played in a game, Oscar Klefbom announced his retirement from the NHL. He had suffered from serious shoulder issues throughout his career, which ultimately forced the Swedish defenceman to hang up his skates.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 21

Saying goodbye to Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom

Even though the news wasn’t at all surprising, Oscar Klefbom’s retirement was officially announced yesterday, and I’d be lying if I wasn’t a little bit sad to see that once promising chapter in Oilers history finally limps over the finish line.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 20

Ivan Demidov wore an A on his SKA jersey today

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 10

Random Thoughts: Oilers Game 7 heartbreak, Oscar Klefbom’s retirement, and Tyson Barrie

We’re deep in the summer dead zone for NHL news, but that doesn’t mean your ol’ pal Baggedmilk hasn’t been thinking about our beloved Edmonton Oilers. For this week’s Random Thoughts, I looked back on a few stories from the past week that involve our boys while also looking around the league for anything interesting we may have missed.

Edmonton Oilers News / Dose.ca / August 9

Oscar Klefbom retires: 'I’ve barely watched an Oilers game since 2019'

It’s been a long time since hockey fans have heard the name Oscar Klefbom. The Swedish defenseman was injured (too) often during his NHL career, but it also happened frequently before his career in North America.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 9

Edmonton Oilers left the door ‘wide-open’ for Oscar Klefbom to be a scout

There may be fewer “What If’s” over the last two decades in Edmonton than what would’ve happened if Oscar Klefbom was never forced out of the game due to injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / August 9

Former Oilers Blueliner Calls It A Career

It was announced on Thursday that Oscar Klefbom, an ex-defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers, is hanging up his skates at the age of 31. We all saw it coming, but now it’s been made official.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 9

NHL Rumors: Oscar Klefbom Retires, and Jani Hakanpaa in a Stars Jersey?

Jim Matheson: 31-year-old defenseman Oscar Klefbom retires from the NHL. He last played four years ago because of shoulder issues. During his final season in 2019-20, he averaged around 25.5 minutes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Jets, Blue Jackets, Canadiens

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, former Edmonton Oiler Oscar Klefbom finally and officially confirmed that his hockey career is over. Meanwhile, Sidney Crosby’s birthday has come and gone and he’s not signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Former first-rounder, Oilers defenseman confirms retirement

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