The Oilers' net wasn't empty very long.

Less than two hours after last season's MVP Dwayne Roloson signed with the New York Islanders, the club signed unrestricted free agent Nikolai Khabibulin to a four-year, $15 million contract.

"Nikolai is a world-class goaltender who has proven himself throughout his career as one of the best in the game," said Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini. "He has had success at many levels and we're looking forward to seeing him continue that success here in Edmonton."

Khabibulin, 36, became the first Russian goalie ever to win the Stanley Cup (2004) with the Tampa Bay Lightning and owns two Olympic medals, the last in 2002 when he started for the Russian bronze medal team and was named the tournament's top goaltender.