Connor Ingram (Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b448209a-de2f-488a-b14c-b73852a0c6e4.jpeg] Connor Ingram (Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images) EDMONTON – Goaltending is one of the hardest positions to play in all of sports, let alone hockey. As Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] fans know, goalies (typically) get minimal praise when things are going right, and all of the criticism when things go south. That’s a significant reason why mental toughness is as important as skill when it comes to the goalie position. Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] team site to never miss the latest news [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news], game-day [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/game-day] coverage, and more [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players]. Stuart Skinner [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-stuart-skinner-5-potential-trade-destinations] is a very even-keeled person. He has done significant work to allow himself to handle the mental rigors of the position. But, he can’t single-handedly propel the Oilers to a Stanley Cup. Skinner has to work in tandem with someone, and now, there is a new potential goalie for the Oilers to target in a trade. TRENDING OILERS STORIES McDavid v. the Decade of Darkness: Part 3: The Gretzky Trade [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/3f67c2da-9108-450e-8ec7-8797ff07b0c0.webp] McDavid v. the Decade of Darkness: Part 3: The Gretzky Trade <i><b>Author's Note:</b></i> [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/mcdavid-v-the-decade-of-darkness-part-3-the-gretzky-trade] Oilers' Beryozkin On Why He's Staying In The KHL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-beryozkin-on-why-he-s-staying-in-the-khl] Former Oilers Big-Ticket UFA Signs PTO With Blues [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/former-oilers-big-ticket-ufa-signs-pto-with-blues] Oilers’ Stuart Skinner Had New Approach To Summer [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-stuart-skinner-had-new-approach-to-summer] Oilers Fans Should Love New McDavid Update [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-fans-should-love-new-mcdavid-update] Oilers New Addition Makes Depth Forward Expendable [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-new-addition-makes-depth-forward-expendable] RUMOR: Oilers Targeting Another Speedy Forward Prospect? - Community Post [https://heavy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GettyImages-2210489462-e1755608506807.jpg?quality=65&strip=all] RUMOR: Oilers Targeting Another Speedy Forward Prospect? - Community Post The Edmonton Oilers are rumored to be having discussions with the Boston Bruins. But a new rumor explains that they haven't been discussing Michael DiPietro (or any of their other goalies) but a forward prospect. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/community/latest-news/rumor-oilers-targeting-another-speedy-forward-prospect] The NHL and NHLPA have cleared Connor Ingram [https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/mammoths-connor-ingram-cleared-by-nhl-nhlpa-player-assistance-program/] to return to the NHL. He entered into the NHLPA Players' Assistance program in March after his mother’s death in December. His return gives the Utah Mammoth [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah] three NHL goalies under contract for the 2025-26 season. Karel Vejmelka [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players/oilers-trade-targets-could-karel-vejmelka-be-the-answer-in-net] is entering the first year of a five-year extension [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-goalie-trade-target-off-the-market], while Vitek Vanecek signed a one-year deal [https://puckpedia.com/player/vitek-vanecek] this summer after winning a Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers]. This might make Ingram available. If he is, the Oilers should check the acquisition cost [https://heavy.com/sports/nhl/edmonton-oilers/oilers-trade-pitch-connor-ingram/]. 4 Oilers Goalie Targets Better Than Carter Hart [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6500a3ad-13ba-4215-97a3-0dbaa8dbca73.webp] 4 Oilers Goalie Targets Better Than Carter Hart EDMONTON – The <a href="https://www.nhl.com/oilers/">Edmonton Oilers'</a> need for goaltending help is one of the worst-kept secrets in hockey. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/4-oilers-goalie-targets-better-than-carter-hart] Ingram had a down year last season, recording nine wins, a 3.27 goals against average (GAA), and an .882 save percentage (SV%) in 22 games. This down season would lower the price tag on trading for him. The two previous seasons, he posted some good numbers. In 2023-24 he had a record of 23-21-3, a 2.91 GAA, a .907 SV% [https://www.nhl.com/utah/player/connor-ingram-8478971], and six shutouts in 50 games. The year before that, he had a 6-13-8 record, 3.37 GAA, a .907 SV%, and one shutout. Ingram is in the final year of a contract paying him $1.95 million [https://puckpedia.com/player/connor-ingram]. As the team of second chances, this is one second chance the Oilers have to give. Add us to your Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwn-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] favourites, and never miss a story.
