The Edmonton Oilers thought they had finally solved their netminder nightmares by acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins, but that experiment has completely blown up in their faces. If you clicked this article wondering how Edmonton plans to salvage their crease, the answer lies in the summer trade market.
Jarry has struggled mightily, posting a disastrous .860 save percentage and a 3.81 goals-against average. Combine those abysmal numbers with Connor Ingram pending unrestricted free agency, and it is clear the Oilers are preparing for a major offseason shakeup. Edmonton is already scoping out blockbuster summer targets, and the top names on the radar are Juuse Saros, Jordan Binnington, and Anthony Stolarz.
Breaking Down the Edmonton Oilers Summer Goalie Targets
As an NHL analyst who has watched the Edmonton Oilers squander historically elite offensive seasons due to leaky goaltending, I can tell you that standing pat is no longer an option. The front office knows that their championship window is tied directly to keeping the puck out of their own net. Let’s dive into the three goaltenders who could finally bring stability to Oil Country.
The Cap Gymnastics of Acquiring Juuse Saros
Juuse Saros of the Nashville Predators is the ultimate prize. He is an elite, game-stealing goaltender who continues to live in the rumor mill as Nashville evaluates its long-term core. However, acquiring Saros is easier said than done. The Oilers would have to perform monumental cap gymnastics to take on his $7.74 million cap hit, which runs all the way through 2033. It would likely cost Edmonton a massive haul of prospects and high draft picks, plus the necessity of moving a heavy contract the other way. Still, if you want a guaranteed upgrade, Saros is the premier option.
The Fiery Competitor: Jordan Binnington
Edmonton has long been connected to Jordan Binnington, and the St. Louis Blues are reportedly open to listening to offers for him once again this offseason. Binnington brings a Stanley Cup pedigree and a combative, fiery attitude that the Oilers locker room might desperately need. His contract is more manageable than Saros’s, and a change of scenery to a high-octane team like the Edmonton Oilers could reinvigorate the veteran netminder.
The Sensible Reunion: Anthony Stolarz
If the asking price for Saros and Binnington proves too steep, Anthony Stolarz is the sleeper pick. Stolarz previously spent a brief stint in Edmonton during the 2018-19 season. Currently with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Stolarz finds himself in a crowded crease. With Toronto deep in net, the Oilers might look to reunite with the 6-foot-6 veteran. He offers size, reliability, and would cost significantly less in both trade capital and salary cap space.
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