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Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Sharks sign John Klingberg, Adam Gaudette, Philipp Kurashev, to contracts

The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman John Klingberg, winger Adam Gaudette and center Philipp Kurashev to contracts. Klingberg was signed to a one-year contract with a $4 million cap hit.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Veteran Defender Inks Contract

A veteran blueliner has signed a new deal. News emerged that defenceman John Klingberg has signed a new contract with the San Jose Sharks. This is a one-year deal and has a $4 million value.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 1

Sharks sign former Oilers defenceman John Klingberg

John Klingberg is headed to the West Coast. According to Brennan Klak, the right-handed defender has agreed to a one-year deal with the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Sharks sign veteran defenseman, two others

This pair of moves most notably features a pay-raise for Klingberg after he played through last season on a one-year, $1.76M deal with the Edmonton Oilers.

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 17

Kapanen and Klingberg in for Oilers in Game 6, Arvidsson and Stecher out; Jones skates on top line as placeholder

The Edmonton Oilers had a new face in the top-six for Tuesday’s morning skate ahead of Game 6 against the Florida Panthers: Max Jones. After leading stretches

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 13

Why Did Oilers Pull Klingberg Just to Bench Troy Stecher?

Troy Stecher’s return to the lineup and debut in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers was short-lived and puzzling. The veteran defenseman was called upon for Game 4, coming in alongside forward Jeff Skinner, as the Edmonton Oilers made lineup changes with John Klingberg and Viktor Arvidsson coming out.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 12

Jeff Skinner and Troy Stecher to come in for Arvidsson and Klingberg in Game 4 shakeup

After Monday’s disastrous 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, one thing was clear: something needed to change for the Edmonton Oilers going into Game 4. Now, we’re getting our first glimpse at head coach Kris Knoblauch’s lineup swaps for Thursday night’s contest.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 10

Oilers vs. Panthers – Game 3: A Tactical Review

The better part of valour is discretion. Live to fight another day. Make plays for another chance. Any one of these quotes, maybe all of them, should be above the dressing room door of the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 10

Instant Reaction +19.0: Panthers hammer Oilers to take 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup Final

After back-to-back overtimes to start the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers hammered the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 6-1 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 series lead in the process.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

3 Underrated Blue Line Moves Fueling Oilers’ Stanley Cup Run

The Edmonton Oilers made three key moves this season when it comes to their blue line. Signing John Klingberg and trading for Jake Walman and Ty Emberson were incredibly astute decisions that have paid off in spades.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 29

Oilers' Mattias Ekholm expected to return for Game 5

Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm took line rushes in his usual top-pairing spot alongside Evan Bouchard at morning skate and is expected to make his 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs debut in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final tonight, Tony Brar of Oilers TV relays.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 21

Oilers GM Stan Bowman impressed with the play of acquisitions Walman, Klingberg

Stan Bowman’s fingerprints on this Edmonton Oilers team didn’t seem large at the start of the season. After all, the Oilers hired Bowman in late July, well after the majority of offseason work was done.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 21

Question from reporter prompts Oilers’ Stuart Skinner to seek advice on Stars’ snipers from John Klingberg

A little bit of gamesmanship in the lead-up to the Western Conference Final. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner was asked whether he received any insight about the Dallas Stars from his teammates who spent time in Dallas, including defenceman John Klingberg.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 20

John Klingberg’s comeback tale with the Oilers could turn into a redemption story in series vs. the Stars

John Klingberg’s playoff run with the Edmonton Oilers has been nothing short of a remarkable comeback story. The 32-year-old underwent hip surgery in December 2023, and after a lengthy rehab, the Oilers signed him back in January to a one-year deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Oilers’ Klingberg Has Been Pleasant Surprise in Playoffs

On Thursday (May 8), the Edmonton Oilers took a 2-0 lead in their second-round series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-4 overtime victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / May 10

Klingberg’s Hip Surgery Has Improved the Oilers’ Cup Prospects

The Edmonton Oilers’ John Klingberg saw his play decline in recent seasons. However, it wasn’t just about form—it was physical. The issue was chronic hip pain that crept into his everyday life.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 7

John Klingberg’s new hips have people taking notice: ‘A lot of people kind of wrote him off’

To say it’s been a rough road for John Klingberg might be an understatement. Since he was drafted into the league, issues with his hips plagued him, but it never held him back from being one of the game’s premier offensive defencemen.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Oilers make surprising blue line decision for Game 1 vs. Kings

In what might be seen as a surprising move ahead of Game 1 against the Kings, the Oilers are turning to Josh Brown as part of their blue line corps.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

Oilers’ Salary Cap Plan and Next Move After Klingberg’s Contract

The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman John Klingberg to a one-year deal worth $1.35 million on Friday — $1 million plus a $350K signing bonus. But, it’s not as simple as just saying his cap hit is $1.35 million against the team’s total cap this season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 17

Edmonton Oilers sign John Klingberg

As per TSN insider Darren Dreger, the Edmonton Oilers are singing defenseman John Klingberg. Details of the contract have not yet been released. Klingberg had recently expressed interest in returning to the National Hockey League with teams like Edmonton, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Ottawa Senators.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 15

Maple Leafs don’t need a second look at John Klingberg

Someone in the Leafs organization really wants to believe in a good comeback story. Matt Murray is presently living out his attempt to return to the NHL, with some success at the AHL level that hasn’t translated to NHL success, and now the Leafs are contemplating round two of John Klingberg to see if a newly shaved hip can revitalize his career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 15

Why a potential John Klingberg reunion makes sense for the Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly in the running to bring back defenceman John Klingberg. TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Tuesday that the Leafs were one of the five-to-seven teams that expressed interest in acquiring his services, and a decision is expected within the next two weeks.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 14