The Edmonton Oilers, after being rumoured to be in on Derrick Brassard who eventually ended up with the Isles, and still desperately seeking depth at center, found one and at a bargain price as well.
According to Marc Spector of Sportsnet, C Riley Sheehan, former Red Wings first-round pick in 2010, will be joining the Oilers for one year at $900k. Sheehan split last year between Pittsburgh and Florida, playing on the fourth line for both teams and contributing a season total of 19 points while winning 52.3 percent of his face-offs.
The durable 27-year old has had 4 campaigns in the NHL where he played 80 regular season games or more. For his career, he has 149 points in 447 regular season games. Sheehan is also considered an effective penalty killer.
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