Edmonton Oilers Re-Sign 8-Year Veteran

The Edmonton Oilers have brought back another piece of their squad, re-signing eight-year veteran, and second-year Oiler Derek Ryan to a two-year, $1.8M extension, heading off his impending free agency.

DR RETURNS 👊

The #Oilers have signed Derek Ryan to a two-year contract extension with an AAV of $900,000. The veteran forward scored 13 goals & 20 points in 80 games during the 2022-23 season. https://t.co/kNiHamg6LW
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 13, 2023

Ryan brings an elite defensive game, penalty-killing and a tremendous work ethic to the team. He'll earn $900K AAV on the two-year contract. It's a team-friendly deal, as the 36-year-old says he took $350,000 less to stay in Edmonton.

The veteran forward, who went undrafted, potted 13 goals and 20 points in 80 games this season, in just over 11 minutes of ice time per game. He recorded a solid plus/minus of +11, while netting a few career highs: shorthanded goals (2), blocked shots (42) and hits (54).

Throwback to when Derek Ryan put the Oilers on his back with his first hat trick for the club against the Panthers to win 4-3. Here’s to another two years of D Ryan baby. pic.twitter.com/ZKQDyM3eMy
— Dyl (@dhockey13) June 13, 2023