EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 05: Slater Koekkoek #68 of the Chicago Blackhawks is pursued by Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers during the first period in Game Three of the Western Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 05, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Oilers sign Slater Koekkoek to 1-year deal

5 years ago
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The Edmonton Oilers have inked defenseman Slater Koekkoek to a one-year, $850,000 contract, the team announced Saturday.

The 26-year-old, who was an unrestricted free agent, produced 10 points over 42 games while averaging 16:45 of ice time with the Chicago Blackhawks last season.

Koekkoek played with the Tampa Bay Lightning for his first four full campaigns and part of another before the club traded him to Chicago in January 2019.

The Lightning drafted him 10th overall in 2012.

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