The Edmonton Oilers have made two significant signings, re-signing forward Connor Brown and adding defenseman Josh Brown to their roster. Connor Brown, who had a challenging season recovering from a torn ACL, has signed a one-year contract worth $1 million. Despite a difficult regular season, Brown had a strong playoff performance and was part of an effective third line and terrific penalty kill unit. He is represented by Dave Gagner of Wasserman Hockey and had 12 points in 71 games last season. Josh Brown, a hard-nosed third-pairing right-shot defenseman, has signed a three-year deal with an average annual value of $1 million. Brown played roughly 15 minutes per game over the last two seasons with the Arizona Coyotes and won the Memorial Cup with Oshawa in 2015. The signing of Josh Brown likely signals the end of Vincent Desharnais' tenure with the Oilers.
This almost certainly spells the end of Vincent Desharnais' tenure with the Oilers. Three years seems like a lot for Josh Brown, but the contract can be fully buried in the AHL if there's ever a need to do so. https://t.co/gDqlxXezIK
Josh Brown is a hard-nosed 3rd pairing right shot D who played roughly 15 mins a game last 2 seasons in Arizona. Won Memorial Cup with Oshawa in 2015 beating Erie in the OHL Final. The @EdmontonOilers pro scouts have liked him for a while. https://t.co/CybrXiWvzs
Josh Brown is a hard-nosed 3rd pairing right shot D who played roughly 15 mins a game last 2 seasons in Arizona. Won Memorial Cup with Oshawa in 2015 beating Erie the OHL Final. The @EdmontonOilers pro scouts have liked him for a while. https://t.co/CybrXiWvzs
They’ve had interest in Brown in the past. 6-5 Right shot, makes sense with Desharnais moving on. https://t.co/lL97KW8jjN
#Oilers add D Josh Brown: 3 years x $1 million.
Sounds like Oilers are going to get a deal done with veteran D Josh Brown.
Josh Brown signs a three-year deal with #oilers carrying a $1M AAV.
ANOTHER BROWN LOCKED DOWN 🔒 The #Oilers have signed defenceman Josh Brown to a three-year contract with an AAV of $1 million. #LetsGoOilers https://t.co/oY76urDiE5
Connor Brown, five days ago: “This is where I want to be. My heart is here.” #Oilers
Noah Philp: 1 year (2 way), $775K AAV. #Oilers https://t.co/IBi2AOUXJA
Connor Brown: 1 year, $1M AAV. #Oilers https://t.co/rVDUN25Gtv
Free agent buzz: Oilers re-sign Connor Brown to 1-year contract ⤵️ https://t.co/RNoAZeRpY6
On the Oilers re-signing Connor Brown: https://t.co/oBtsnJNLxC
Connor Brown signs a 1-year contract for $1Million...A contract that reflects a mutual respect. CB was overpaid for regular season results, but earned another year with a great playoff. Doesn’t hurt that Connor’s former agent is Jeff Jackson.
Connor Brown is back with the Oilers — one year, $1M.
Connor Brown re-signs with the Oilers on a one-year, $1M deal. ⛽️ #NHLFreeAgency | @BET99ON https://t.co/u6bCukuCuT
After a very challenging season recovering from a torn ACL… Connor Brown had a strong playoff and was part of an effective 3rd line and terrific PK. He is betting on himself taking a one-year deal. Could bounce back and score 12-18 goals https://t.co/KF2oDMc0SL
BROWNIE'S BACK ✔️ The #Oilers have re-signed forward Connor Brown to a one-year, $1 million contract! #LetsGoOilers https://t.co/EXj6K4yNOG
How good would Connor Brown look in a Senators sweater (again) for $1M? Great deal for Edmonton. https://t.co/HXkxLXeQ81
Can confirm reports of Connor Brown staying in Edmonton on a one-year deal worth $1M.
Oilers sign Connor Brown for one year at $1m.
The #LetsGoOilers are re-signing UFA Connor Brown for 1 year $1M. 12P in 71GP. Rep’d by Dave Gagner @wassermanhockey https://t.co/DR9v9yS7DO
"Hopefully, I'll have (at least) one call. If not, I'll take what I can get." -- Oilers defenceman Vincent Desharnais, a pending UFA "You'll have some calls, bud," Connor Brown replies.
"My heart's here. … It's a really special place to play." -- Oilers winger Connor Brown, a pending UFA
Connor Brown: “This is where I want to be. My heart is here.” #Oilers