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Oilers Risk on Formenton's Comeback | Ottawa Senators News
The Oilers just pulled off a risky but potentially sweet gamble by signing Alex Formenton — a former second-round pick sidelined by the Hockey Canada scandal. Last active in 2021-22 with 18 goals and 32 points, he’s now back on an NHL roster after a stint in Switzerland (13 goals, 23 points in 42 games). A restricted free agent who walked away from Ottawa, this one-year, $850K deal is low-risk for Edmonton, who could use another middle-six winger. His past isn’t unique — Carter Hart and Dillon Dube also got second chances, with Hart even reaching the Cup Final. If Formenton can rediscover his…
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