Why Alex Formenton Now, And Not Carter Hart Then?

TRENDING49ers roll past RamsGarrett's goose eggRybakina-Sabalenka final setToney 'Mosses' FAMU defenderMaye, Pats blow it vs. SeahawksStory byStory byWhy Alex Formenton Now, And Not Carter Hart Then?Caprice St-PierreFri, September 11, 2026 at 5:20 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesEdmonton 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 NewsAlex 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 PressAlex Formenton Opens Up on Oilers Opportunity as GM Explains Signing DecisionSpeedy forward Alex Formenton joins Edmonton following a crucial Hockey Canada reinstatement, as GM Stan Bowman defends the controversial signing aimed at boosting the team’s veteran depth.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersAdvertisementAdvertisementAlex 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.HockeyFeedConnor McDavid draws heat after addressing controversial Alex Formenton signingThe Oilers captain's comments on the polarizing move drew sharp reactions online.HockeyFeedOilers 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.HEAVYOilers’ Alex Formenton Signing Shows How Desperate They AreThe Edmonton Oilers signed Alex Formenton, checkered history notwithstanding, out of desperation amid woeful situation. The post Oilers’ Alex Formenton Signing Shows How Desperate They Are appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers lose long-time super fan 'Mama Stanley' after Formenton signingThe Oilers are turning off even their most diehard fans now.HockeyFeedOilers 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.HEAVYOilers news: Connor McDavid drops pre-training camp update that will fire up fansFollowing two consecutive Stanley Cup Final losses in 2024 and 2025, the Edmonton Oilers are enjoying a longer-than-usual offseason after being eliminated by the Anaheim Ducks in Round 1 of the 2026 postseason. Although Connor McDavid would have preferred a shorter summer , the NHL’s premier forward is more than ready to get back into the swing of […] The post Oilers news: Connor McDavid drops pre-training camp update that will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsLeon Draisaitl Reveals First Impressions of Oilers Coach Mike BabcockThe Edmonton Oilers have made some big calls this off-season, and after being knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks, that shouldn’t come as a major surprise to Oilers fans.Of all of the additions and subtractions, the one to potentially bring the most impact is new Head Coach Mike Babcock, and […] The post Leon Draisaitl Reveals First Impressions of Oilers Coach Mike Babcock appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers’ Connor McDavid sees ‘positive’ signs ahead of 2026-27 NHL seasonConnor McDavid says Edmonton must go through every regular-season checkpoint.The Big LeadOilers’ Connor McDavid Sends Clear Message On Americans Playing In CanadaIn recent months, two notable American-born captains of Canadian-based NHL franchises were traded south of the border, starting with Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes being dealt to the Minnesota Wild, followed by Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk being dealt to the Florida Panthers.More recently, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has requested a trade, while Matthew […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid Sends Clear Message On Americans Playing In Canada appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY"It's Been Great So Far": Draisaitl Says Babcock Has Been Blunt With His Communication StyleLeon Draisaitl praises Mike Babcock’s blunt communication style, revealing why the Oilers’ leadership embraced a direct coaching approach to push the franchise toward a long-awaited championship.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersOilers Announce 2026-27 Rookie Camp RosterFresh draft picks join seasoned prospects as Edmonton’s top young talents report for medicals before kicking off the season with a high-stakes clash against the Calgary Flames.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersThe Hockey News Wraparound: Which NHL Team Will Chris Kreider Sign With?Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Adam Kierszenblat discuss the brewing rivalry between the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers, the Anaheim Ducks’ decision to terminate Chris Kreider’s contract, and more.The Hockey NewsSidney 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.HockeyFeedTristan Jarry Makes Major Change Ahead of His First Full Season With OilersLast season, the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins combined for a blockbuster, four-player trade that saw goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry switch locations.Skinner, who was in net for each of Edmonton’s two recent appearances in the Stanley Cup Final (while also being pulled multiple times in the playoffs) wasn’t able to perform consistently enough, […] The post Tristan Jarry Makes Major Change Ahead of His First Full Season With Oilers appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYEx-Oilers Goalie Stuart Skinner Faces Career-Changing Opportunity With Rival JetsLast season, the Edmonton Oilers decided that they could no longer wait for goaltender Stuart Skinner to rediscover a sense of consistency, and they shipped him as part of a four-player trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins in December that landed them goaltender Tristan Jarry in return.Skinner would go on to have several positive moments with […] The post Ex-Oilers Goalie Stuart Skinner Faces Career-Changing Opportunity With Rival Jets appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY