Edmonton Oilers sign forwards David Tomasek, Josh Samanski to contracts
Both contracts will start next season, with Tomasek's valued at US$1.2 million.
The 29-year-old Tomasek, from Prague, played last season in the Swedish Elite League. He led the league in points (57) and assists (33) while ranking third in goals (24) as Farjestad BK won its first regular-season league title since 2018-19.
The six-foot-two, 187-pound forward also had a goal and three assists to help Czechia win gold at the 2024 world hockey championship
Tomasek has also played in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League and Finland's Liiga.
The six-foot-five, 190-pound Samanski has spent the past four seasons primarily with the Straubing Tigers of the top German league.
He has 40 goals and 53 assists in 193 regular-season games and five goals and six assists in 30 playoff appearances.
Samanski, 23, who was born in Erding, Germany, but has Canadian citizenship, led the Tigers with 14 goals and shared the team lead with 26 assists this past season.
The Oilers return to action Thursday at San Jose.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 2, 2025.
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