Oilers sign No. 8 pick Broberg to three-year deal

The Edmonton Oilers signed their top 2019 draft pick -- defenseman Philip Broberg -- to a three-year, entry-level deal on Thursday. Financial terms were not announced.

Broberg, 18, was the No. 8 overall pick in the draft and the third defenseman taken. With AIK of the Swedish Allsvenskan League, Broberg had two goals and seven assists in 41 games during the 2018-19 season. He added eight points (two goals, six assists) for AIK J-20 in the Swedish SuperElit League.

Broberg also starred on the Sweden U18 and U20 teams, including winning the 2019 U18 world championship.