Gryba, 30, is a veteran defenseman who provides a physical presence. He had two assists in 21 games with the Oilers before finishing the 2017-18 season with Bakersfield of the American Hockey League.

Gryba played four seasons at Boston University, winning an NCAA title in 2009. During the 2009-10 season, he tied the school record for most penalty minutes served (118).

Selected by the Ottawa Senators in the third round (No. 68) of the 2006 NHL Draft, Gryba signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Senators on March 31, 2010. After spending the next two seasons with Binghamton of the American Hockey League, he made his NHL debut on Feb. 16, 2013 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Gryba got his first NHL point, an assist, three days later against the New York Islanders and finished the season with six points (two goals, four assists) in 33 games.

On June 27, 2015, Gryba was acquired by the Oilers in a trade with the Senators in exchange for Travis Ewanyk and a draft pick.

Gryba has 43 points (seven goals, 36 assists) in 279 NHL games.

NOTES & TRANSACTIONS

• Traded to Edmonton by Ottawa for Travis Ewanyk and Pittsburgh's 4th round pick (previously acquired, Ottawa selected Christian Wolanin) in 2015 NHL Draft, June 27, 2015.
• Signed as a free agent by New Jersey, July 1, 2018.