welcome to Toronto Maple Leafs news today if you're a DieHard Leafs fan make sure to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss out on the latest updates and exclusive news breaking news former Maple Leaf's defenseman Travis dermit signs with the Edmund Oilers the Edmonton Oilers are Making Waves this offseason and they've just made a major move by signing former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis derit here's what you need to know about this exciting development a fresh start for dermit earlier today the Oilers announced via their ex account that they've added Travis derit to their roster on a professional tryy out PTO this decision comes as the Oilers look to bolster their defense and fill the Gap left by Philip broberg who recently signed with the Saint Lou dermit Who turns 27 this season is set to join a team loaded with stars like Conor McDavid Leon dread and former teammate Zack Heyman reuniting with old friends dermit has a strong connection with the Oilers Corp he played alongside Conor McDavid for two seasons with the Erie otter and will be reuniting with former teammates Zack Heyman and Conor additionally he will work Under head coach Chris noblock who also coach him in eie this familiarity could help Dermot quickly adapt to his new environment dermot's NHL Journey durma was drafted by the maple leaves in 2015 and played with him from 2017 to 2022 during his time with Toronto he recorded 12 goals and 40 assists in 20 21 games he was then traded to the Vancouver Canucks where he had a limited impact with just three points in 28 games his stint with the Arizona Coyotes saw a slight improvement with two goals and five assists in 50 games what's next for dermit and the Oilers dermot's arrival in Edmonton could be a game change with his history with McDavid and the Oilers current lineup he might just be the missing piece they need on their blue line the Oilers are hoping dermit can fill the defensive void and provide the depth they need to compete at the highest level dermot's return a fresh start with familiar faces Travis dermot's moved to the edid and Oilers brings a wave of familiarity he reunites with Conor McDavid with whom he spent two seasons with the irie ERS as well as former teammates Zack Heyman and Connor Brown additionally dermit will work with head coach Chris noblock who previously guided him in Erie this network of connections is expected to help dermit settle in quickly with the Oilers DM's NHL career overview Dermot was selected by the Toronto Maple Leaves in the 2015 NHL draft and played with the team from 2017 to 2022 over 251 games with Toronto he accumulated 12 goals and 40 assists he was then traded to the Vancouver Canucks where his impact was limited to three points in 28 games his subsequent tenure with the Arizona Coyotes saw modest improvement with two goals and five assists in 50 games games what's ahead for Dermot and the Oilers dermot's arrival in Edmonton holds promise for the Oilers given his previous connections with McDavid and the current team roster dermit could provide the defensive boost the Oilers his addition might just be the key to enhancing their blue line and bolstering their Competitive Edge what do you think how do you feel about Travis Dermot joining the Oilers are you excited to see how he performs with McDavid and Dray or do you think the Leafs will miss his presence on the ice share your thoughts in the comments below don't forget to subscribe to Toronto Maple Leafs news today for all the latest updates and in-depth analysis