The 6-foot-4, 225-pound blueliner signed a two-year extension with the team earlier this off-season and has been training hard. In fact, he is making a case for a promotion this year. Gryba has been working out and showing off his strength and versatility and is also maintaining his big frame.
In 40 games with the Oilers during the 2016-17 regular season, Gryba recorded two goals and six points and was a minus-5. He also racked up 145 hits and 47 shot blocks and played well on the bottom pairing with Darnell Nurse.
A big, physical defenceman, the 29-year-old uses his size to his advantage and leans into his opponents.