With the new signing, Edmonton is rewarding a player who has made a huge turnaround. Though Kassian hit bumps in the road, including a stint in rehab and a trade from Montreal. However, once he landed on his feet with the Oilers, Kassian turned his life – and his game – around.
Bringing physicality and a positive attitude to the Oilers lineup, Kassian was a huge asset for the team. Though he wasn’t a big goal scorer for the team, the 26-year-old added toughness and knew his role, while also playing a strong, aggressive game and creating rushes.