Oilers vs Red Wings The Edmonton Oilers are blessed just now with a team of solid puck-moving defenders, several of them in the elite category — and they may just be adding another. The news out of the Oilers practice is that free agent signing John Klingberg,

For the first time in well over a year, John Klingberg is suiting up in an NHL game. The former All-Star defenceman will make his Oilers debut playing alongside Darnell Nurse on the team’s second pairing when Edmonton hosts the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

After well over a year away from the NHL, defenseman John Klingberg is closing in on his return to the NHL as a member of the Edmonton Oilers. Klingberg signed

Klingberg had been attempting to resurrect his NHL career after spending more than a year working his way back from injury.

Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg is expected to make his season debut Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed, according to team commentator Bob Stauffer.The Oilers signed Klingberg to a one-year deal just under two weeks ago.

For the first time in over a year, John Klingberg is set to skate on NHL ice. The defenceman will suit up for his Edmonton Oilers debut on Thursday at home against the Red Wings, head coach Kris Knoblauch said.

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The Oilers have added defenseman John Klingberg after recovering from hip surgery and missing the first half of the season

Klingberg will either be a brilliant addition for the Oilers or a quick audition that will be forgotten by fall.

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