Connor Clattenburg is currently the captain of the Flint Firebirds, and the Oilers have just signed him to a three-year entry-level contract worth $855,000 per year. The Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday they have signed Flint Firebirds captain Connor <a href='https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/edmonton-oilers-sign-prospect-connor-clattenburg-to-three-year-entry-level-contract-1.2224798' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Clattenburg to a three-year, entry-level contract</a> with an average annual value of $855,000. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1871269406937895220'> </a></blockquote></div> The 6-foot-2 forward was selected by the Oilers in the fifth round of the 2024 NHL Draft and began his OHL career with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds before being traded to Flint midway through the 2023-24 season. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/OHLHockey/status/1871590407940821299'> </a></blockquote></div> Connor Clattenburg held his own playing against NHL-caliber players and had a great Edmonton rookie and main camp. In 22 games since returning to the Firebirds, Clattenburg has 10 goals and eight assists. A noted physical player, he's used his size well, playing a style that is chippy and hard to play against. He leads the Firebirds with 57 penalty minutes, underscoring his grit on the ice. With this signing, the Oilers add a promising power forward into their organization. Not only does <a href='https://www.nhl.com/oilers/player/connor-clattenburg-8484529' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Clattenburg</a> bring a developing scoring touch, but he also brings leadership experience as Flint's captain and a clear understanding of his role on the ice. If he continues to develop, Clattenburg could become a nice depth option for Edmonton down the line. Though an early Christmas present in the form of this contract, safe to say the holiday season is a little merrier than usual for him this year. Fans of the Oilers should be happy about this signing, as this type of player clearly has important leadership skills, which is why he is the captain of his team.