Patrick Maroon will NOT be signed by the Edmonton Oilers this season. Why? Cause the big guy just signed a 1 year deal with the St. Louis Blues. Normally I wouldn’t care about a player that’s not even an Oiler signing for some random team, but this story is different. Maroon, one of the most loved players by Edmonton fans the past two seasons is returning to his home. 

In recent interviews, the un-signed Patrick Maroon has stated that he wants to play for a team that wants him there and will accept his role in the organization. The two teams he discussed wanting to re-sign with were either New Jersey or Edmonton. I think any team that were to top his list was the St. Louis Blues, however it seemed to be a pipe dream for him. I’m sure Maroon never expected to actually get signed with the Blues, because playing in the NHL in the same city that his son lives in seemed too good to be true.

I’m sure nearly every Oiler fan wanted to see Maroon sign in St. Louis, so this is delightful news to read about. Maroon proved numerous times to the city of Edmonton that he always wears his heart on his sleeve. In one of his more memorable interviews while playing a road game in St. Louis, Patrick Maroon spoke to Gene Principe in tears on how great it is to see his son again and how hard it is to be away from him. I dare you to try watch this video below and NOT feel happy for him being signed by his hometown.

This is one of those scenarios where if you love someone, you have to let them go. Yes I was wishing that Maroon will get re-signed in Edmonton, but at this point I’m even more happy that he’s returning to St. Louis where he can be with his son.

Maroon signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Blues which makes me think, could the Oilers have signed him for that price as well? I would have loved to see Maroon come back in a reduced role and smaller salary while playing a depth position. He obviously took a home-town discount with the Blues, but maybe he would have done the same in Edmonton?

On behalf of Oilersnation, we’re wishing you the best with your new team, Big Rig!