The NHL is back from its holiday roster freeze and fewer than two months away from the trade deadline. So far, there have been 15 trades, four coaching changes, plus extensions signed by Igor Shesterkin,

John Klingberg began practicing with the Edmonton Oilers this week, joining his new teammates on the ice for the first time since signing a one-year, $1 million pro-rated contract last Friday (Jan.

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

The Edmonton Oilers have already made a key signing to bolster their back end, signing veteran Swedish defenseman John Klingberg to a one-year, pro-rated contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 NHL season.