The Edmonton Oilers are said to be trying to trade a surprising player before the 3 p.m. deadline.
The Oilers really want to get back to the Stanley Cup Final for the third year in a row, but that goal is looking very difficult right now.
It won’t be simple to get through the tough competition in the Western Conference, especially since they have always had problems with their goalies.
Earlier in the season, the team made a bold move by trading local player Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry.
This trade was meant to add some experienced support. However, it has turned out to be a big issue for the Oilers.
Interestingly, Skinner, who wasn’t doing well before, seems to be playing better now in Pittsburgh. On the other hand, Jarry, who used to be very good with the Penguins, is not performing well since he joined the Oilers.
People are already questioning if this trade could be a huge mistake for the Oilers as they try to compete for a championship.
Now that there are only a few hours left before the deadline, the Oilers might be looking to make another big change in goal.
According to NHL insider Kevin Weekes, the Oilers have talked about trading Connor Ingram.
Even though Ingram has been the more reliable goalie in Edmonton recently, trading him could be that “surprising asset” move that opens up budget space or brings in a different starting goalie.
Early morning Rumblings ;
Per sources – Bobrovsky, Wallstedt, Ingram, Binnington, Stolarz and Skinner
have been discussed in different potential
trade scenarios. Goalie Market is intriguing.#HockeyX— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) March 6, 2026
The Oilers have less than $500,000 left in salary cap room, which means any new goalie would require them to send one away.
Trading a goalie like Ingram, who is valued by many teams, could be the only option to make a big trade for someone like Jordan Binnington, especially if they are ready to make room in their budget.
Edmonton is ahead by four points for a playoff spot, but they still need to be careful. Keep an eye on the news. Bowman is known for taking bold actions and won’t let his season end because of a low save percentage.
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