EDMONTON, AB — In a move that sends a clear signal of their “all-in” mentality for the coming season, the Edmonton Oilers have officially signed the top remaining unrestricted free agent forward, Jack Roslovic, sources confirmed late Wednesday.
The deal, reportedly a one-year, $1.5 million “prove-it” contract, provides a significant late-summer boost to the Oilers’ offensive depth as they look to capitalize on their current championship window.
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Edmonton Oils Up the Offense: Veteran Sniper Jack Roslovic Finally Lands in Oil Country
The signing of the 28-year-old veteran winger caps a dramatic free agency period for the player. Roslovic, who was a productive middle-six forward last season with the Carolina Hurricanes, initially held out for a multi-year deal with a higher annual average value, having put up a solid 22 goals and 39 points in 81 games.
Insider reports suggest the Oilers were interested early in the free agency window on July 1st, only to be initially rebuffed.
However, after changing agents and with training camps just around the corner, the market softened, allowing Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman to re-engage. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the second pitch was the charm: “There’s word tonight that they have re-engaged with Jack Roslovic… and he’s signing here. Roslovic is going to sign in Edmonton.”
The “Contender Discount” Pays Off
The one-year, discounted deal is a massive win for Edmonton, which needed to bolster its secondary scoring on a tight cap budget. With the recent high-profile contract extensions for star defenseman Mattias Ekholm and Captain Connor McDavid’s strategic, team-friendly short-term extension, the team is aggressively maximizing its roster strength for the next two seasons.
Roslovic, a known quantity with 260 career points in 526 NHL games, provides the exact kind of veteran offensive punch the club covets.
“If I was a player, being a complementary player… an Isaac Howard, being a Jack Roslovic with the opportunity to play in certain spots I think if you’re a guy like those guys we’re naming, the Oilers are appealing,” said Sportsnet analyst Colby Armstrong.
Roslovic’s addition instantly creates a highly competitive forward group. Known for his solid even-strength scoring—ranking 65th among all regular forwards last season with 2.1 points per 60 minutes—he offers versatility to play anywhere from the second to third line. The immediate questions now shift to where he fits in the lineup, and what this means for the team’s younger prospects, like David Tomasek and Ike Howard, who recently made the roster.
While the exact role is yet to be determined, Roslovic is expected to compete for a top-six wing spot and power-play time, offering the former Winnipeg Jets first-rounder a prime opportunity to re-establish his value ahead of the next free agency period—all while playing for a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.
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Conclusion
For an Oilers team that has consistently been a bridesmaid in recent post-seasons, the acquisition of a proven scorer on a bargain contract is the kind of shrewd, late-summer move that could be the small difference maker come playoff time.
Roslovic has chosen a ring over a raise, and Oil Country is ready to see if his veteran sniper’s touch is the missing piece of the puzzle.
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