Dermott had his best game of the preseason in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to Seattle, but an already crowded Oilers blue line means he's in tough.

According to the 2 Mutts Podcast, “It sounds like the #LetsGoOilers & Travis Dermott are in talks about signing a deal as of this morning.” They add that this is a situation to follow as is the drama unfolding with the rest of the Oilers’ blue line.

It appears that veteran defenceman Travis Dermott has done enough to earn a contract from the Edmonton Oilers.

The Edmonton Oilers might end up in the same position with Travis Dermott. The 27-year-old defender had an excellent training camp, and by merits should earn a roster spot in Edmonton. But signing Dermott would force the Oilers to waive either Josh Brown, who they just signed to a three-year deal, or Troy Stecher, who would likely be claimed.

The Oilers had their penultimate tune-up game Wednesday night against the Seattle Kraken, falling 6-2 in an all-around ugly affair. Edmonton’s power play was able to click as Leon Draisaitl scored, but the only other goalscorer from the Oilers was Travis Dermott, banging home a puck on a second chance.

The Edmonton Oilers have officially signed defenseman Travis Dermott to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 at the NHL level. Dermott, who joined the team on a professional tryout (PTO) during training camp,

The defenceman officially joins the Oilers after signing a professional tryout with the club on Sept. 13 and participating in the team's training camp and pre-season schedule