Connor Brown says goodbye to Edmonton Oilers fans in heartfelt note
Connor Brown seemingly has nothing but good things to say about his time spent playing for the Edmonton Oilers.
The 31-year-old, who became a fan favourite in Edmonton, departed the organization in free agency after signing a four-year deal with the New Jersey Devils. While the Oilers would have loved to have him back, they simply couldn’t afford to give him the money he deserved based on his play this past season.
Brown spent two seasons with the Oilers, both of which saw the team advance to the Stanley Cup Final. Though they were able to come out on top in either postseason, it seems that the rugged winger truly enjoyed the experience.
“Thank you to the fans for two incredible years and unwavering support,” Brown wrote on Instagram. “Edmonton will always hold a very special place in our hearts.
“Ready for a new chapter and excited to be a New Jersey Devil.”
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After signing one-year deals in each of the past two offseasons, Brown was able to sign a contract worth $12 million this time around. The deal was well-earned, as he scored 13 goals and 30 points during the regular season, and put up an even better five goals and nine points in 20 playoff outings.
Brown is one of several players to depart the Oilers this offseason, as they also lost Corey Perry to free agency while trading both Evander Kane and Viktor Arvidsson.
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