Oilers Sign Formenton Amid Past Controversy | Vancouver News

The Edmonton Oilers just made headlines for signing Alex Formenton — a player with a murky past tied to the 2018 World Junior scandal — sparking outrage and questions about the team’s priorities. Acquitted of assault charges, Formenton was suspended by Hockey Canada and only cleared to play in August, making this move an eyebrow-raising gamble. It’s not the first time the Oilers have drawn fire — they also hired Mike Babcock despite his own NHL investigation over player privacy violations. Formenton, with 39 career points in 109 games and solid Swiss league stats, brings experience but controversy. The Oilers are betting on redemption — and fans are watching closely. 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/91e433d551d39efd