The Edmonton Oilers signed Alex Formenton to a one-year, $850,000 contract, marking his return to the NHL after the 2021-22 season. Acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault case alongside four other players, Formenton was deemed worth signing despite previous hesitations from the organization. He scored 32 points in his last NHL season and had limited success in Switzerland, raising questions about his readiness for a role under coach Mike Babcock. The Oilers’ shift in stance reflects a significant change in their approach over the past year.
