 On January 16, 2012, Byers was given a three-game suspension by the NHL for an illegal check to the head of Andrew Desjardins during a game against the San Jose Sharks on January 14, 2012.On July 5, 2012, the Edmonton Oilers signed Dane Byers to a one-year, two-way contract.He was assigned to the Oilers' AHL affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons, to begin the 2012–13 season.