Alex Formenton Opens Up on Oilers Opportunity as GM Explains Signing Decision

TRENDINGPats-Seahawks previewShelton shocks AlcarazNFL Week 1 injury reportWill SEC expel LSU?Fantasy Football Draft KitStory byStory byAlex Formenton Opens Up on Oilers Opportunity as GM Explains Signing DecisionJim ParsonsWed, September 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesAlex Formenton Rejoins Former Senators Head Coach D.J. Smith In EdmontonThe former Sens winger returns to the NHL on a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers.The Hockey News - Ottawa SenatorsOilers shock NHL with controversial Alex Formenton signing!The move comes after much speculation and is already generating a strong reaction from Edmonton fans.HockeyFeedEdmonton Oilers Sign Alex Formenton To One-Year ContractAlex Formenton is making his return to the NHL after spending the past three seasons in Switzerland, joining the Edmonton Oilers on a one-year contract.The Hockey NewsAdvertisementAdvertisementOilers Announce the Signing of Controversial Four-Year NHLerThe Edmonton Oilers have had a busy off-season, and after ending the 2025/26 campaign on a very sour note, this was a fanbase calling for plenty of change, with the front office seemingly happy to oblige.Those changes this summer include a new goaltender in Frederik Andersen, a trade of Darnell Nurse and even a coaching […] The post Oilers Announce the Signing of Controversial Four-Year NHLer appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAlex Formenton signs with Oilers, the third acquitted Hockey Canada player back in the NHLAlex Formenton is the third player acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault case to receive an NHL contract since the trial ended in July 2025, joining with the Edmonton Oilers. Formenton signed with Edmonton for the league-minimum $850,000 for this season. The 26-year-old joins fellow forward Dillon Dube with St. Louis and goaltender Carter Hart in Vegas after they signed their respective deals in July and October.Associated PressOilers Urged to Target Dallas Stars Forward to Fix Key IssueThe Edmonton Oilers are being urged to target a trade for a Dallas Stars forward to help boost a key area of need. The post Oilers Urged to Target Dallas Stars Forward to Fix Key Issue appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSidney Crosby Reveals Thoughts on New Oilers Coach Mike BabcockThe Edmonton Oilers had some massive decisions to make coming into the 2026/27 season, and after crashing out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the team knew they needed to make some moves to take a leap back into Stanley Cup contention.The biggest decision of all for the Oilers was their Head […] The post Sidney Crosby Reveals Thoughts on New Oilers Coach Mike Babcock appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSidney Crosby sparks controversy with surprising take on Mike BabcockThe Penguins captain's surprising assessment comes as Edmonton faces fierce backlash over its decision to hire the veteran coach.HockeyFeedAlex DeBrincat Sends Clear Message About Detroit FutureAlex DeBrincat says he wants to remain with the Detroit Red Wings as he enters the final season of his contract amid front-office uncertainty.Detroit Sports NationWhere Does This Years Defence Compare To Last Years?The Edmonton Oilers changed much of their blueline this summer, so much so that the group deserves a comparison to the one iced last season.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersSerious accusations against the Maple Leafs over 2026 Draft pick after front-office shakeupA WHL GM is publicly calling out Toronto after claiming the Leafs changed their plans following a major front-office overhaul.HockeyFeedDoan sizes up some of Sabres' offseason movesBUFFALO — Alex Tuch’s departure from the Sabres earlier this summer via a sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Capitals hardly surprised winger Josh Doan. In the weeks before free agency opened, it appeared the veteran first-line winger’s run in Buffalo could be ending after five seasons. “There was noise around whether or not he was staying or go,” Doan said prior to throwing out the first ...Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y.Red Wings star Alex DeBrincat says he doesn't want to go anywhereAs the Detroit Red Wings presumably hone in on their next general manager, one of their best players has voiced his desire to stay with the team.Detroit Free PressCanadiens: The Clock Is Ticking For HughesThe new season isn't the only thing fast approaching; the end of the eight-year contract extension under the new CBA is set to come into force next week. The clock is ticking on long-term plans, and the pressure is mounting...The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensSimon Edvinsson Makes Decision With Red Wings Contract UnresolvedSimon Edvinsson plans to attend Red Wings training camp without a new contract as Detroit's ongoing GM search continues to delay negotiations.Detroit Sports NationIslanders News: Eyes on Eklund, SchaeferThe NHL’s North America media tour has begun (the Europe one was late last month), so expect a trickle of quotes and headlines to come as teams get ready for training camps beginning in one week. Islanders News ElsewhereSB NationEmptying The Devils Notebook: 9 Things You May Have MissedCaptain's skates are well underway at RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House. With training camp right around the corner, old faces have returned to the Garden State, while new additions are getting acclimated to their new facility and New Jersey Devils teammates.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsThe Vegas Golden Knights Need More From Their $59.5 Million DefensemanRasmus Andersson has plenty to prove after a quiet postseason, but the Golden Knights may be wise to give their new defenseman time to find his footing.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsCanadiens’ Coach Was As Surprised As You WereThe third episode of this season of The Rebuild: Inside the Montreal Canadiens is now available on Crave, and it's another interesting one.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensCanadiens: This Is Not A Sign Of Things To ComeKirby Dach might have skated with Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky on Tuesday in Brossard, but that doesn't mean he'll get the same opportunity when training camp officially opens and Cole Caufield is available.The Hockey News - Montreal Canadiens