Oilers Secure Roslovic with One-Year $1.5M Contract Ending Extended Free Agency Period
The Edmonton Oilers have finalized a one-year contract with forward Jack Roslovic worth $1.5 million. The agreement significantly concludes Roslovic’s stint as an unrestricted free agent, a status he acquired on July 1. After changing agents, he had been training in Columbus while awaiting a new opportunity.
Details of the Contract
In a post-game announcement following the Oilers’ season opener, where they lost to the Calgary Flames 4-3 in a shootout, General Manager Stan Bowman confirmed the signing. Bowman disclosed that discussions with Roslovic had begun months earlier but intensified recently.
Bowman’s Insight
- Bowman expressed the Oilers’ admiration for Roslovic as a player.
- Due to salary constraints, the team encouraged Roslovic to consider a “prove-it” deal.
- Roslovic ultimately decided that Edmonton was the best fit for him.
Roslovic’s Career Overview
At 28, Roslovic is on the threshold of his fifth NHL team, having previously played for the:
- Winnipeg Jets
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- New York Rangers
- Carolina Hurricanes
Last season, he played 81 games with the Hurricanes, achieving a career-high of 22 goals and adding 17 assists. In playoff action, he recorded four points in nine games. Over his ten-year career, Roslovic has tallied 102 goals and 158 assists in 526 total games.
