Fri. Sep 5th, 2025

Oilers Sign Damien Carfagna to Entry-Level Deal

By Sportsnet Staff
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Damien Carfagna of Ohio State in action against Lake Superior State on November 2, 2024. (Kirk Irwin/AP)

The Edmonton Oilers are bolstering their defensive corps with a promising young talent.

They have officially signed defenseman Damien Carfagna to a two-year, entry-level contract, starting from the 2025-26 season. The announcement was made on Monday.

Carfagna, aged 22, has spent the last two seasons playing college hockey for Ohio State University. During his time there, he demonstrated his offensive capabilities by scoring nine goals and accumulating 34 points. Prior to joining Ohio State, he honed his skills at the University of New Hampshire.

Most recently, Carfagna`s Ohio State team was knocked out of the NCAA championship tournament in the opening round by Boston University.

Signing Details

  • Player: Damien Carfagna
  • Signed by: Edmonton Oilers (edm)
  • Length: 2 years
  • Contract Type: Entry-Level Deal
  • Salary Cap Hit: N/A
  • Total: N/A
March 31, 2025 – 2:11 pm

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