Edmonton Oilers sign Alex Formenton to one-year contract
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth $850,000.
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What contract did Alex Formenton sign with the Edmonton Oilers?
Alex Formenton signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers that carries an $850,000 cap hit. This marks his return to the NHL after three seasons with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland.
What was Alex Formenton's previous role before signing with the Oilers?
Before joining the Edmonton Oilers, Alex Formenton spent the past three seasons with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland, where he recorded 33 goals and 19 assists over 88 games.
Formenton secures return to NHL with Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed that they have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth $850,000. This marks Formenton’s return to the NHL after three seasons spent in Switzerland.
Formenton, who turned 26 this year, recorded 52 points through 88 games with HC Ambri-Piotta. His performance included 33 goals and 19 assists.
Controversy surrounding Formenton’s past
Formenton had faced considerable scrutiny due to his involvement in a high-profile incident related to sexual assault charges. He, along with several former Canadian World Junior players, was acquitted in July 2025.
The NHL reinstated Formenton and the others on December 1, 2025, after a suspension agreement was reached between the NHL and NHLPA. While Formenton was away from the league, the Ottawa Senators, who held his rights, decided to let him go.
Previous NHL experience and expectations
Before moving to Switzerland, Formenton was a second-round draft pick by the Ottawa Senators in 2017. He appeared in 109 NHL games, with his best performance coming in the 2021-22 season.
During that season, Formenton scored 18 goals and gathered 32 points across 79 games. With the Oilers, he aims to regain momentum and make a significant impact following his time abroad.
Oilers looking to bolster their roster
The Oilers are looking to enhance their roster as they prepare for the upcoming season. Formenton adds offensive depth and a fresh skating style to the team.
His experience and skills could play a vital role in the Oilers’ forward lineup as the franchise continues to compete in the challenging landscape of the Pacific Division.
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