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NHL: Edmonton Oilers sign D Eric Gryba to two-year extension

By The Sports Xchange
Edmonton's Eric Gryba appeared in 40 games last season -- his second with Edmonton and fifth in the NHL -- and had two goals and six points. Photo courtesy of Edmonton Oilers/Twitter
Edmonton's Eric Gryba appeared in 40 games last season -- his second with Edmonton and fifth in the NHL -- and had two goals and six points. Photo courtesy of Edmonton Oilers/Twitter

The Edmonton Oilers signed defenseman Eric Gryba to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday.

Gryba appeared in 40 games last season -- his second with Edmonton and fifth in the NHL -- and had two goals and six points.

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The 6-foot-4, 225-pound Gryba was a physical presence for the Oilers, ranking second among the team's blueliners with 145 hits while blocking 47 shots.

A native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the 29-year-old Gryba has registered 41 points in 258 regular-season games with the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton.

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