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Oilers sign Jujhar Khaira to two-year contract extension

Edmonton Oilers' Mark Letestu (55) and Jujhar Khaira (54) celebrate a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during second period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Monday January 16, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

The Edmonton Oilers have locked up forward Jujhar Khaira for two more years.

It’s a one-way deal for Khaira that will pay him $675K per season.

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Khaira spent time with the Oilers and the Bakersfield Condors in the AHL last season.

In 10 games with the Oilers last season, Khaira scored one goal.

Khaira became just the third Punjabi player to score a goal in the NHL. The other two are Robin Bawa and Manny Malhotra.

 

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