Lowe signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Oilers on Sunday, Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowe turned 25 years old in March, and since he has three professional seasons under his belt with less than 80 NHL games played, he was set to become an unrestricted free agent July 1. However, the Oilers didn't let it get to that point. Lowe played just two games for Edmonton last season, as he suited up for 52 games for AHL Bakersfield and recorded two goals, 14 points and 65 PIM. The seventh defenseman roster spot may be open in 2018-19 if the Oilers choose not to re-sign Yohann Auvitu.

Lowe was sent down to AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lowe's brief two-game stint with the Oilers saw him log his first NHL game since the 2014-15 campaign when he was with Carolina. While playing for the Condors this season, the 25-year-old recorded two goals, 12 assists and 65 PIM. Looking ahead to 2018-19, the defenseman will likely top a short list of potential call-ups, but is unlikely to start the year in Edmonton.

Lowe was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

With fellow blueliners Andrej Sekera (knee) and Yohann Auvitu (undisclosed) having been deemed out and doubtful, respectively, for Thursday's tilt against Vegas, Lowe will provide depth to Edmonton's defensive corps. Lowe has played two games in his NHL career, both with the Hurricanes in the 2014-15 season, and is likely to make his Oilers debut Thursday.

The Oilers recalled Lowe from AHL Bakersfield on an emergency basis Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Lowe's promotion indicates the Oilers may be dealing with one or more unreported injuries at defense ahead of Saturday's game against Calgary. The 2011 third-round pick has notched two goals and 14 points in 49 games with AHL Bakersfield this season.

Lowe was returned to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The Oilers curiously called up goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a corresponding move, but Lowe hadn't drawn into any games during his most recent NHL stint to make him an easy choice for reassignment to the minor league.

Lowe was called up from AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

This transaction adds weight to the notion that Andrej Sekera (face) might not be available against the Sharks on Saturday evening. Lowe has yet to debut with the Oilers since signing a one-year, two-way contract with the club in July of 2017.

The Oilers placed Lowe on waivers for the purpose of reassignment Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 2011 third-round pick hasn't appeared in an NHL game since the 2014-15 season, and he'll likely spend the entirety of the 2017-18 campaign in the minors.

Lowe signed a one-year contract with the Oilers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He has no NHL experience and projects to be more of a stay-at-home defenseman, thus you can safely pass over Lowe in virtually any format.

Lowe was traded to Montreal for defenseman Philip Samuelsson and then reassigned to AHL St. John's on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lowe turns 24 next month and has been a stay-at-home defenseman throughout his professional career, logging 49 points in 239 games (two of them being in the NHL). Lowe's acquisition provides Montreal with some additional organizational depth on the blueline, though it's unlikely that the player will see any time in the NHL this season.

The Hurricanes agreed to terms with Lowe on a one-year, two-way contract Thursday. He will make $750,000 at the NHL level, or $80,000 with AHL Charlotte, in 2016-17.

EDGE Analysis

Lowe appeared in 67 games with the Checkers in 2015-16, delivering three goals, 11 assists and 75 PIM. With a new two-way deal in hand, expect the former third-round draft pick to continue shuttling about the organizational ranks.