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Oilers Sign Finnish Forward Aku Raty to One-Year, Two-Way Deal

The one-year pact signals Edmonton is adding low-cost, experienced European depth that can start in the AHL and compete for bottom-six NHL call-ups.

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, right, saves a shot by Utah Hockey Club forward Aku Raty during the second period of a pre-season NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Russia goaltender Yaroslav Askarov makes a save against Finland's Aku Raty during the first period of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship bronze medal game on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 in Edmonton.
Arizona Coyotes forward Aku Raty skates on the ice for warmups in his first NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers at Mullet Arena on April 17, 2024.

Overview

  • The Oilers announced on May 25, 2026 that they signed 24-year-old Aku Raty to a one-year, two-way contract with an $850,000 NHL cap hit.
  • Raty led Kärpät in Finland’s Liiga in 2025-26 with 57 points in 51 games and finished seventh in league scoring.
  • His North American record includes 120 AHL games with 69 points across the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons and a single NHL appearance on April 17, 2024 when he recorded an assist for Arizona.
  • A two-way deal makes it easy for Edmonton to assign Raty to the AHL while keeping the option to call him up, so his NHL role is possible but not guaranteed.
  • The signing continues Edmonton’s recent pattern of inexpensive European additions designed to add immediate organisational depth while the team manages a top-heavy payroll and limited draft capital.