Overview

• As of late August, the Oilers have made no marquee addition in net and list Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard as their only announced goaltenders.
• Analyst Pierre McGuire wonders whether Edmonton missed opportunities to acquire Boston stars Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman during last year’s volatility.
• With a major trade now seen as unlikely before opening night, reported fallback options include UFAs Alexandar Georgiev and Ilya Samsonov or trade targets Michael DiPietro, Nico Daws, and Connor Ingram.
• Recent trade candidate lists identify Skinner as a possible outgoing piece in any upgrade and veteran Adam Henrique as a movable expiring contract at $3 million.
• After a quiet offseason featuring depth additions Andrew Mangiapane and Curtis Lazar, prospects Isaac Howard and Matthew Savoie are viewed as top-six breakout candidates to boost scoring depth.