Marcus Johansson's injury There was a recent report that the former Wild defenseman John Klingberg [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-add-much-needed-free-agent] was nearing a return to the NHL or seeking a return following his recent injury. Klingberg, 32, recovered from his hip resurfacing surgery that he had in 2023 and has now signed a contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Related: Recently Acquired Defenseman Scores First Goal With Minnesota [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/recently-acquired-defenseman-scores-first-goal-with-minnesota] The Wild acquired Klingberg from the Anaheim Ducks at the 2023 trade deadline. They traded a 2025 4th round draft pick, Nikita Nesterenko and Andrej Sustr to Anaheim for the right-shot defenseman. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7s2adSUtm4[/embed] He recorded nine points in 17 games to finish the 2022-23 season and recorded one goal and four points in four playoff games with the Wild. Minnesota did not sign him after the season and let him walk. Klingberg signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played 14 games with the Leafs before he got hurt. Related: 3 Takeaways From Wild's 3-1 Win Over Colorado [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/3-takeaways-from-wilds-3-1-win-over-colorado] He has now signed a one-year contract with the Oilers in their pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Let us know what you think by commenting below or on the Forum [https://thehockeynews.rtb.io/minnesota-wild/posts]. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' Minnesota Wild page [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. Follow Dylan Loucks on Blue Sky [https://bsky.app/profile/dylanloucks.bsky.social] and Twitter (X). [https://twitter.com/DylanLoucks4?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor]
