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Edmonton Oilers sign Ryan Strome to 2-year extension

Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Strome (18) and Matthew Benning (83) celebrate a goal against the San Jose Sharks during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Monday December 18, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Forward Ryan Strome has a new two-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers that will keep him with the team through the 2019-20 season.

The two-year extension carries an average annual value of $3.1 million.

Strome, 24, was acquired from the New York Islanders for Jordan Eberle during the 2017 off-season.

In his debut season with the Oilers, Strome appeared in all 82 games, posting 13 goals and 34 points.

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The versatile forward spent time on the wing and at centre last season.

Strome joins Drake Caggiula, and Matthew Benning as RFA’s that the Oilers have re-signed this off-season. Darnell Nurse is the lone RFA remaining for Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli to sign.

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