 On June 20, 1993, Quebec would send Pearson to the Edmonton Oilers for Martin Gélinas and the Oilers' 6th round pick in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.Pearson would enjoy the best season of his career in 1993–94 with the Oilers, getting 37 points (19G-18A) in 72 games.He started off the 1994–95 with Edmonton, where he had 5 points (1G-4A) in 28 games before being dealt to the Buffalo Sabres for Ken Sutton on April 7, 1995.