Oilers set to sign top free agent forward Jack Roslovic

General manager Stan Bowman gets his guy
Washington Capitals v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Three
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National Hockey League (NHL) Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman revealed during the first intermission of the season opening Battle of Alberta matchup that the Edmonton Oilers have reportedly landed the top remaining free agent, forward Jack Roslovic.

The terms of the deal are currently undisclosed but given the Oilers current cap situation according to puckpedia.com it will likely not be a lucrative contract.

Oilers have been targeting Roslovic

The Oilers were reportedly interested in pursuing the winger earlier on in free agency but NHL insider Pierre LeBrun reported last week that Roslovic turned down a contract offer from the Oilers.

Roslovic spent last season with the Carolina Hurricanes where he 22 goals and 17 assists for 39 points in 81 regular season games. In the postseason he added one goal and three assists (four points) in nine games.

The 28 year old Roslovic has proven to be a competent second line forward, with various different clubs like; The Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, and Carolina Hurricanes. In 526 career games played he has scored 102 goals and 158 assists for 260 points.

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