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Oilers Put Stuart Skinner on the Clock as Goalie Market Stays Thin

Edmonton will evaluate the starter over a short stretch, positioning Connor Ingram in Bakersfield as the fallback option.

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Overview

  • TSN’s Ryan Rishaug and Oilers Now’s Bob Stauffer report the team will “let it ride” with Stuart Skinner for now, but he must prove he can hold the No. 1 job.
  • Connor Ingram, acquired from Utah, is getting up to speed with AHL Bakersfield and is viewed internally as Plan B if Skinner falters.
  • Analysts describe a sparse early-season goalie trade market that could open slightly closer to the March deadline, with a stable veteran profile seen as the ideal target.
  • Concerns persist after a rough outing against Calgary and based on career numbers for Skinner (.905 SV%, 2.73 GAA) and Calvin Pickard (.903 SV%, 2.88 GAA).
  • Speculation continues around longer-range options, including interest linked to Red Wings prospect Sebastian Cossa and outside chatter about a possible pursuit of Sergei Bobrovsky next summer.