TAMPA, FL - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's NHL All-Star Skills Competition at AMALIE Arena. One of the topics he touched on pertained to the Oilers, as he confirmed the reports that Edmonton will play games in Europe next season.

Bettman said, in late September, the Oilers will play an exhibition game in Germany. The team will also play the New Jersey Devils to open the regular season in Sweden.

"In late September, the New Jersey Devils and Edmonton Oilers will each play one pre-season game overseas against local teams," said Bettman. "The Devils will play in Switzerland, and the Oilers in Germany. Then they will play each other in their season opener in Sweden."

More details will be announced on a later date. Stay tuned for more from Tampa.