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

In the wake of his career-surviving major surgery, it was a hip, hip hooray moment for John Klingberg when he signed his one-year free-agent contract in Edmonton—five years after being in the 2020 playoff bubble with the Dallas Stars when they were two games from winning the Stanley Cup.

The newest Edmonton Oiler, John Klingberg, joined the team at practice on Monday. He skated in drills and participated in all activities, which is a good sign that he’s nearing a return to the NHL.

In an NHL Trade Talk weekend rumors update, the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks could both lose a player for a game or two as Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers were given hearings by the NHL Player Safety Committee after two crosschecks that occurred late in Saturday night’s game.

The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars after Nathan MacKinnon's two-goal game against the Edmonton Oilers in the Avalanche's 4-3 loss.

Dallas Stars legend Mike Modano recently made an appearance on popular hockey podcast “Spittin’ Chiclets” where he went into everything from his early days

Edmonton is happy to be able to add a player of Klingberg's ability to their defense corps. The Oilers (29-14-3) are looking at making another long run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season after getting to Game 7 of the Cup Final against the Florida Panthers last season.

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said Monday that newest addition John Klingberg will not suit up for the team for at least a week.

McDavid’s cross-check to Garland’s face is exactly the kind of play the NHL is trying to get out of the game. Violence exists in the league, but targeting the head is punishable by suspension and McDavid will have a hearing about the incident on Monday.

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

The Dallas Stars are surging up the Western Conference, and should target Brock Nelson to help replace Tyler Seguin in the lineup.