Confirmed with Link: Klingberg signs in Edmonton

[FlameChampion]

He should fit well in with Janmark, Ekholm and Arviddson off the ice. Interested to see what he looks like on the ice.

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

Is it really such a big deal that he hasn't played in 14 months? It's not like most dmen are playing from May to October anyway. It just feels like a footnote that is meant to sound like a bigger deal than it really is. I do assume he'd have some rust, but it's nothing like if Landeskog would come back for the Avs, for example.

It’s all a big question mark but people are probably drawing conclusions because he carried the reputation of being garbage defensively and missing time from hip resurfacing surgery (Dreger says it’s a serious procedure). I mean who knows how long it’ll take for him to get up to NHL game speed.

The reports said that he’s been skating on his own. He’ll practice with the team on Monday.

 

[Mez]

Im excited to see his outlet ability. Not excited to see the defensive ability.

 

[AM]

Im excited to see his outlet ability. Not excited to see the defensive ability.

When you are always playing offence you don’t need to defend.

 

[Coffey]

Hopefully the the skating and skill is still there. Guess we shall see how he does with Coffey

Yes we shall.

 

[Coffey]

I love Coffey so much. He brings so much. If only we had a goaltender coach as solid as him.

Thank you.

 

[McDoused]

Just wanted to point out that Klingberg played with Janmark, Perry and Henrique. Not sure if he played internationally with Arvidsson or Ekholm.

Definitely creating a group of guys who will be playing for each other.