Oilers Take Risk on Formenton | Edmonton Oilers News

The Oilers just signed Alex Formenton to a one-year, $850K deal — sparking firestorms online after their captain weighed in. Off the ice, he’s a polarizing figure tied to the 2018 World Juniors scandal, acquitted in court but still shunned by most NHL teams. The Oilers see him as cap-smart depth, betting on his potential after solid play with Ottawa before his 2022 exit. He’s not alone — Hart and Dube also found new homes post-acquittal. Now, all eyes are on training camp: Can Formenton prove himself on the ice — and can the Oilers handle the noise off it? 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/d8e3d930afa5560a