Interesting signing.
On one hand, a great value signing for the Oilers at $4M with no term. On the other hand, it solves none of their problems.
They already had the top PP in the league, and it was red hot last year. I think they will be hard pressed to have a better year this year, even WITH the the addition of Barrie.
And as for defense (what they actually needed), they have lost Klefbom, their best defender, and replaced him with Barrie, who - well - doesn't replace him.
So they weaken a position of weakness to strengthen a position of strength.
Bold strategy, Cotton.
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