The Oilers have reached a point in their season where every stumble seems to circle back to their goaltending, and each performance has fed into a growing sense of uncertainty. That internal pressure has created an atmosphere where rumours spread easily, and even the smallest hint of a possible move quickly becomes a talking point across the league.
As the team searches for answers in the crease, one rumour in particular has taken hold, and it has pushed the conversation in a direction that few expected only weeks ago.
Is Edmonton Really Targeting Jordan Binnington?
The discussion intensified when Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos released his newest trade board and connected the Oilers to St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington. According to Kypreos, the strongest speculation ties Binnington to Edmonton, with a potential deal built around Stuart Skinner heading to St. Louis to work alongside Joel Hofer.
Once NHL Rumour Report shared Kypreos’ post on X, fans across the league jumped into the conversation.
One Blues fan captured frustration around Binnington’s season, writing, “As a Blues fan… this is going to be a long season…..” This comment reflected not just disappointment in Binnington’s current form but also concern about the team’s overall direction.
Another fan reacted to the idea of Binnington going to Edmonton by focusing on his struggles, saying, “Binnington hasn’t made a save this season… and costs more, LMAO. Sounds like a Chiarelli deal,” highlighting performance concerns and the financial aspect of a potential swap.
A separate viewpoint emerged from someone who questioned whether the Blues would even entertain the deal, writing, “I don’t see it. Blues don’t want older players coming back. Oilers have no young prospects worth mentioning.”
The possibility of Stuart Skinner being involved in the trade triggered a more emotional reaction from Oilers supporters, as one fan laughed off the rumour entirely by saying, “‘Skinner going to St. Louis’ LMAO. Unless McDavid is also going to St. Louis, then Skinner isn’t going anywhere.”
Another person took a broader view of the situation and pointed out how unusual it would be to see Edmonton and St. Louis make a meaningful deal after their offer-sheet drama last summer, writing, “Legit surprising. Didn’t see something like this happening between these two squads after the offer sheets. Nice.”
The analytics community also joined the conversation when Rono, creator of hockey data cards, posted a comparison on X between Jordan Binnington and Stuart Skinner.
The card highlighted Binnington’s overall rating of 3 and his difficulty handling even low-danger shots, while Skinner’s numbers placed him firmly in the middle of the pack. The visual breakdown strengthened the argument for those who believe Skinner currently offers more stability than Binnington.
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Binnington’s season only complicates the rumour further. He has appeared in 15 games with a 5-5-4 record, a 3.13 goals-against average, an .880 save percentage, and no shutouts. While he has delivered strong performances in certain wins, the tough nights have been just as noticeable.
