Former Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian has come out of retirement. He is continuing his playing career overseas with Czech Extraliga's HC Sparta Praha. Before the start of the 2023-24 season, former Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian announced his retirement from professional hockey. This came after an unsuccessful PTO stint with the Anaheim Ducks. However, after a few months away from the game, Kassian is resuming his career. This is because he has signed a contract with HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga. Kassian, 33, is, of course, remembered most for his seven-year stint with the Oilers. It was where he cemented himself as an impactful bottom-six forward at the NHL level due to his toughness and offensive contributions. In 412 games with the Oilers, he had 55 goals and 135 points. After the 2021-22 season, Kassian's time as an Oiler came to a close, as he was dealt to the Arizona Coyotes. In his final NHL season as a Coyote in 2022-23, he had two goals and a minus-18 rating in 51 games. Zack Kassian [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAzOTU5Njg3NzM1OTQ0Njk5/usatsi_18362851.jpg] Zack Kassian Nevertheless, seeing Kassian return to professional hockey after a brief hiatus is cool. He will now look to make a big impact with HC Sparta Praha from here. Visit the Striking Oil Podcast website [https://shows.acast.com/652b07e1bf84120012fec1f5] Subscribe to the Striking Oil Podcast YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@StrikingOilPodcast/featured] Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] team site to never miss update on the Oilers. Related: Tyson Barrie's Rocky Tenure With the Nashville Predators [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/tyson-barries-rocky-tenure-with-the-nashville-predators] Related: 'It's Been Everybody': Connor McDavid Gives His Teammates Credit for Edmonton Oilers Monumental Win Streak [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/its-been-everybody-connor-mcdavid-gives-his-teammates-credit-for-edmonton-oilers-monumental-win-streak] Related: Oilers Defenseman Named Trade Target By Insider [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-defenseman-named-trade-target-by-insider] Related: 'I'm a Kid in a Candy Shop': Corey Perry Basking in New Opportunity With the Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/im-a-kid-in-a-candy-shop-corey-perry-basking-in-new-opportunity-with-the-edmonton-oilers] AROUND THE NHL Carter Hart's Future With Flyers Uncertain [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/news/carter-harts-future-with-flyers-uncertain] 3 Center Trade Targets for the Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/analysis/3-center-trade-targets-for-the-bruins] 'He's a highly dedicated player': Avalanche excited for what new forward brings to team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/featured/avalanche-excited-for-what-new-forward-brings-to-team] Ondrej Palat Scores Against Former Team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/news/ondrej-palat-scores-against-former-team] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AHgaHFg8NQ[/embed]