Edmonton Oilers sign forwards Pouliot and Jacques to 2-year deals

2008-07-09 17:40:00

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers signed forwards Marc Pouliot and Jean-Francois Jacques to two-year contracts on Wednesday.

Both players split last season between the Oilers and the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League.

Pouliot had seven points (1-6) in 24 games with Edmonton last season. He will receive US$725,000 in 2008-'09 and $925,000 in 2009-'10.

Jacques did not record a point in nine games with the Oilers. Financial terms for his deal were not immediately available.

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