Oilers sign former Red Wings forward Adam Erne to professional tryout

Detroit Red Wings left wing Adam Erne (73) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period of an NHL game on Nov. 28, 2022, in Detroit. (Paul Sancya/Associated Press)

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Adam Erne to a professional tryout agreement.

Erne produced eight goals and 10 assists in 61 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season.

He spent four seasons in Detroit.

The six-foot-one, 212-pound Erne was a second-round (33rd overall) selection in the 2013 draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he spent the first three seasons of his seven-year NHL career.

Erne, 28, has 40 goals and 49 assists in 355 career games.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 12, 2023.