The Edmonton Oilers suddenly find themselves short on goaltending depth following Tristan Jarry’s injury. Despite sitting third in the Pacific Division and winning six of their last nine games, the situation in net has quickly become a concern.
If Edmonton hopes to make a deep playoff push, solid support behind Jarry will be essential. That urgency has brought a familiar name back into the trade conversation.
Edmonton Oilers Bracing for a Tough Path While Seeking Backup Behind Tristan Jarry
Jarry was placed on injured reserve after appearing in just three games for Edmonton following his trade from Pittsburgh. He suffered a lower-body injury during Thursday’s 3-1 win over Boston, forcing him to leave the game early.
With Jarry sidelined, Calvin Pickard started Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild, allowing four goals. The Oilers also recalled Connor Ingram from the Bakersfield Condors. But his numbers raise concern. In 11 AHL games, Ingram has posted a 4.04 goals-against average and an .856 save percentage.
Notably, both Pickard (.861) and Ingram currently rank at the bottom of their respective leagues in save percentage, highlighting the depth issue Edmonton is facing.
The Oilers are now scanning the market for a goalie who can steady things while Jarry recovers. And potentially serve as a reliable backup once he returns. Finding that type of solution, however, won’t be easy.
According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, Edmonton’s former trade target Laurent Brossoit is once again worth monitoring. The Chicago Blackhawks recently placed Brossoit on waivers, but he went unclaimed and was sent to the Rockford IceHogs, Chicago’s AHL affiliate.
“The fact that he cleared waivers…should not be viewed as a sign that he won’t generate trade interest; rival teams will be closely monitoring his progress.” Johnston said.
Brossoit last suited up during the 2024 playoffs and has since missed a significant stretch due to injury. With Chicago already set in goal, he was assigned to the AHL, where he’s shown some positive signs by going 2-1-0 with a .900 save percentage and even scoring a goal.
His contract could complicate matters for Edmonton. Brossoit is in the final year of his $6.6 million deal. For a trade to make sense, Chicago would likely need to retain salary. It would reduce his cap hit and make the deal far more manageable for the Oilers. Still, with signs of life in the AHL, Chicago may be hesitant to move him quickly.
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For now, the Oilers’ next move remains uncertain as they prepare to face the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.
