The Oilers have added defenseman John Klingberg after recovering from hip surgery and missing the first half of the season

The Edmonton Oilers have signed free-agent defenceman John Klingberg, as first reported by TSN's Darren Dreger.

Signing Klingberg does not limit the Oilers to just one move. They could also bring in a big, physical d-man at the March 7 trade deadline if that was still deemed to be a need. Edmonton can now test drive Klingberg for a month to see how he plays before having to make the call.

In the past few days, it has become abundantly clear that the Edmonton Oilers have serious interest in John Klingberg. The 32-year-old is attempting an NHL comeback after undergoing a hip resurfacing procedure over a year ago.

The marquee veteran defenseman has signed with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday per NHL insider Darren Dreger. "John Klingberg heading to the Oilers," Dreger said on X. The details of Klingberg's contract with the Oilers have not yet been released.

Klingberg had been attempting to resurrect his NHL career after spending more than a year working his way back from injury.