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Looking back now, it's hard not to feel a little sad when you think about Oscar Klefbom. There was a time when it looked as though he would become one of the great defensemen in Edmonton Oilers history.

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There has been a lot of talk around the Edmonton Oilers recently. Discussions focused on what they need to do to become a legitimate contender again. That leads to questions and solutions.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 8

Top 100 Oilers: No. 48 — Oscar Klefbom

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Oscar Klefbom comes in at No.

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Former Oilers Defenseman Reveals Real Reason He Retired From the NHL

Former Edmonton Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom is revealing the real reason behind his retirement from the NHL, which was made official recently, despite having not played since 2020.

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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.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 31, 2024

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 21, 2024

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.

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Ivan Demidov wore an A on his SKA jersey today

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 10, 2024

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

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Edmonton Oilers News / Dose.ca / August 9, 2024

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.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 9, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 8, 2024

Former first-rounder, Oilers defenseman confirms retirement

He played 378 games in an Edmonton sweater, scoring 34 goals and 122 assists for 156 points (0.41 per game). He had a career -64 rating, understandable for a player routinely averaging north of 22 minutes per game on an Oilers club that only made the playoffs twice in his tenure.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 30, 2024

Watch: Former Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom helps rile up the crowd at Rogers Place

Despite having not played an NHL game in nearly four years, Oscar Klefbom still found a way to make a big impact on the Oilers by sharing a video that the team used to help pump up the crowd inside Rogers Place.