By Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers sign veteran forward Kyle Turris to a two-year contract

Oct 9, 2020 | 11:35 AM

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Kyle Turris to a two-year contract.

The 31-year-old from New Westminster, B.C., became an unrestricted free agent Friday after three seasons with the Nashville Predators.

Turris and the Oilers agreed to a deal worth US$3.3 million for an average annual value of $1.65 million, according to CapFriendly.com.

Turris had nine goals and 22 assists in 62 games for the Predators last season.

The six-foot-one, 190-pound centre has compiled 165 goals and 251 assists in 726 career games with Nashville, Ottawa and Phoenix.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 9, 2020.

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