The Edmonton Oilers announced Monday the signing of defenceman Yohann Auvitu to a one-year contract.
The 27-year-old played 25 games with the New Jersey Devils last season, recording four points and two penalty minutes.
The five-foot-11 blueliner spent the previous season with the American Hockey League’s Albany Devils. He finished the season with 13 points and two penalty minutes.
Auvitu has made appearances in eight World Hockey Championships and played in three World Junior Hockey Championships.