Formenton’s Return Sparks Debate | Edmonton Oilers News

Edmonton’s bold move signing Alex Formenton to an $850K one-year deal stirs controversy—his return after skipping the entire 2021-22 NHL season raises eyebrows, especially with shaky Swiss League stats and fan backlash looming. As teams scramble to re-sign sidelined players like Dylan Dube, the Oilers’ gamble questions their strategy: Is this a PR misstep or a calculated risk? With better options like Tarasenko and Laine available, why not test Formenton first? The ice performance—and public patience—is now on the line. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc3ed52c7c59eb88