By Canadian Press

Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension

Jun 13, 2023 | 1:48 PM

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Derek Ryan to a two-year, US$1.8-million contract extension on Tuesday.

Ryan, 36, had 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) across 80 games in his second season with the Oilers in 2022-23.

He contributed another three points (one goal, two assists) in 11 post-season games as Edmonton made a second-round exit.

The contract carries an average annual value of $900,000.

The five-foot-10, 185-pound centre played for the Calgary Flames for three seasons before joining the Oilers as a free agent on July 28, 2021.

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He spent his first three seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Ryan, from Spokane, Wash., has 191 points (76 goals, 115 assists) across 500 career games.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 13, 2023.

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