Brodziak (back) has decided to retire from hockey, Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal reports.

Brodziak is expected to be placed on long-term injured reserve for the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign due to back issues, Mark Spector of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Brodziak (undisclosed) didn't accompany the Oilers on the Calgary trip for Saturday's regular-season finale against the Flames, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Brodziak (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against the Avalanche, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Brodziak's fifth goal of the season was the game-winner in a 4-3 victory over the Sabres on Monday.

Brodziak has failed to find the back of the net in eight straight contests.

Brodziak scored twice, including the game winner, in a 4-3 victory over Detroit on Saturday night.

Brodziak agreed to a two-year contract with Edmonton, worth $1 million annually, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.

Brodziak, a pending unrestricted free agent, is likely to be reunited with the Oilers -- the team that took him in the seventh round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Mark Spector of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Brodziak posted 10 goals and 33 points in 81 games this season.