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Oilers draft and free agency recap

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 28 and 29.  The Oilers made seven selections over seven rounds.

RoundPickNamePositionAgeFrom2023-24 Team
132Sam O’Reillycenter18Toronto, ONLondon Knights (OHL)
264Eemil Vinnigoaltender18Vantaa, FinlandJokipojat Joensuu (FIN)
5160Connor Clattenburgleft wing19Arnprior, ONFlint Firebirds (OHL)
6183Albin Sundindefence19Kungsbacka, SwedenFrolunda (SWE)
6192Dalyn Wakelycenter20Port Hope, ONNorth Bay Battalion (OHL)
7196William Nichollcenter18Manotick, ONLondon Knights (OHL)
7218Bauer Berrydefence18Grand Forks, NDMuskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)

The Oilers have re-signed nine free agents and added five players through free agency from other teams.

NameAgePositionPrevious TeamAmountTermAAV
Calvin Pickard32goaltenderEdmonton Oilers$2 M2 years$1 M
Connor Brown30right wingEdmonton Oilers$1 M1 year$1 M
James Hamblin25left wingEdmonton Oilers$1.55 M2 years$775 K
Noah Philp25forwardEdmonton Oilers$775 K1 year$775 K
Noel Hoefenmayer25defenceEdmonton Oilers$775 K1 year$775 K
Viktor Arvidsson31right wingLos Angeles Kings$8 M2 years$4 M
Josh Brown30defenceArizona Coyotes$3 M3 years$1 M
Corey Perry39right wingEdmonton Oilers$1.4 M1 year$1.4 M
Collin Delia30goaltenderWinnipeg Jets$775 K1 year$775 K
Connor Carrick30defenceSeattle Kracken$775 K1 year$775 K
Jeff Skinner32left wingBuffalo Sabres$3 M1 year$3 M
Mattias Janmark31centerEdmonton Oilers$4.35 M3 years$1.45 M
Troy Stecher30defenceEdmonton Oilers$1.575 M2 years$787,500
Adam Henrique34centerEdmonton Oilers$6 M2 years$3 M

The Oilers did not re-sign the following free agents:

NameAgePositionNew TeamAmountTermAAV
Warren Foegele28left wingLos Angeles Kings$10.5 M3 years$3.5 M
Vincent Desharnais28defenceVancouver Canucks$4 M2 years$2 M
Sam Carrick32centerNew York Rangers$3 M3 years$1 M
Jack Campbell32goaltenderDetroit Red Wings$775K1 year$775 K

Jack Campbell had the remaining three years of his contract bought out by the Oilers in advance of free agency.

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