Flames sign defenseman Jordan Oesterle to one-year deal

An undrafted player, Oesterle signed an entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers in 2014 upon the conclusion of his successful three-year tenure at Western Michigan University.

He spent parts of three seasons with the Oilers before signing with the Chicago Blackhawks as a Group 6 unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2017.

After just one year in Chicago, Oesterle was traded to the Arizona Coyotes as part of a seven-player deal.

Oesterle spent three seasons in Arizona, firmly establishing himself as an everyday NHL player and helping the Coyotes qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2020. He signed with the Red Wings in 2021 as a UFA.

Through 349 career NHL games over parts of nine seasons, Oesterle has collected 19 goals and 84 points. He’s added a goal and four points in nine career playoff contests with Arizona.

Oesterle, who can play both sides, will join a Flames defensive group that also includes MacKenzie Weegar, Rasmus Andersson, Oliver Kylington, Chris Tanev, Dennis Gilbert, and (for now) Noah Hanifin.