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Oilers continue makeover, signing Sekera for six years, Letestu for three

WATCH ABOVE: Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli addressed the media Wednesday afternoon after signing Andrej Sekera and Mark Letestu. 

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have continued their off-season makeover, signing defenceman Andrej Sekera and centre Mark Letestu on Wednesday.

Sekera’s deal is worth US$33 million over six years, while Letestu will reportedly earn $5.4 million over three years.

Sekera had three goals and 20 assists over 73 games with Carolina and Los Angeles last season.

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The native of Bojnice, Slovakia, has 31 goals and 128 assists in 486 games with Buffalo, Carolina and Los Angeles.

Letestu had seven goals and six assists in 54 games with the Blue Jackets last season.

The native of Elk Point, Alta., has 58 goals and 69 assists in 318 games with Pittsburgh and Columbus.

Oilers prospects have arrived in Edmonton, including the one and only Connor McDavid. The first overall draft pick and 31 other players had medicals and fitness testing Wednesday.

READ MORE: Connor McDavid gets down to work with Edmonton Oilers

WATCH: Connor McDavid hits the ice at Rexall Place

Other notable players in town include Darnell Nurse and Leon Draisaitl.

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With files from Global News.

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