Oilers sign defenceman Joel Persson to entry-level contract

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Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli. (Codie McLachlan/CP)

The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Joel Persson to a one-year entry-level contract.

The 24-year-old had six goals, 28 assists and 34 points in 51 games with Vaxjo HC in the Swedish Hockey League this past season.

Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli said in a press release that Persson will remain in Sweden for the 2018-19 season.

“We are excited to have Joel join our organization”, Chiarelli said. “He has progressed rapidly in the last year and has shown a very good offensive side to his game which is compatible with some of our needs. The plan is for Joel to remain with his club team next year. We have the right of recall but want to see him develop his game thoroughly in what will be his second year in the Swedish Elite League.”

No financial terms for the deal were announced.

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May 18, 2018

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Joel Persson
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Edmonton Oilers
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1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Entry-Level Deal
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