Jesper Wallstedt (James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/49390d13-ba28-4789-b6b0-8321aff6c534.jpeg] Jesper Wallstedt (James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images) EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] should be interested in a Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] goaltender. Unfortunately, Marc-André Fleury [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/SuXtteOcEtlYMBMVYhEp] is retired, and acquiring Filip Gustavsson is a pipe dream. That leaves the Swedish protege, Jesper Wallstedt [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-admit-draft-blunder-with-jarventie-trade]. 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]. Wallstedt was drafted 20th overall in the 2021 Entry Draft. The 6-foot-3, 214 lb goaltender [https://www.nhl.com/wild/player/jesper-wallstedt-8482661] has not sailed through smooth waters recently. TRENDING OILERS STORIES Low-Risk, High-Upside Defenseman Could Be Ideal Depth Signing For Oilers [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/eac11958-0eb4-4449-97c3-a7403bf00e78.webp] Low-Risk, High-Upside Defenseman Could Be Ideal Depth Signing For Oilers The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton Oilers</a> have a history of giving short-term opportunities to productive free agents in a "show-me" role. There could be another candidate this summer that is looking for a chance to shine -- defenseman Matt Grzelcyk. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/low-risk-high-upside-defenseman-could-be-ideal-depth-signing-for-oilers] McDavid v. the Decade of Darkness: Part 4: Pronger Wants Out [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/mcdavid-v-the-decade-of-darkness-part-4-pronger-wants-out] Big Goalie Change Coming for Oilers, Insider Predicts [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/big-goalie-change-coming-for-oilers-insider-predicts] Oilers Should Aim Higher Than Rumored Goalie [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-should-aim-higher-than-rumored-goalie-target] Target [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-should-aim-higher-than-rumored-goalie-target] 3 Oilers In The Hotseat This Year [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/3-oilers-in-the-hotseat-this-year] Tyson Barrie: 5 Interesting Facts About the Former Oilers Defender - Community Post [https://heavy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GettyImages-1185106619-e1756144541948.jpg?quality=65&strip=all] Tyson Barrie: 5 Interesting Facts About the Former Oilers Defender - Community Post [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/community/latest-news/tyson-barrie-5-interesting-facts-about-the-former-oilers-defender] The 2024-25 season was a down year for him, which is why the Oilers need to buy low and acquire a goalie who could be impactful under proper tutelage. Peter Aubry’s mentoring of Kevin Lankinen and Arvid Soderblom [https://heavy.com/sports/nhl/chicago-blackhawks/arvid-soderblom-avoids-arbitration-signs-extension/] should instill confidence that he can help simplify Wallstedt’s game to become an effective NHL player. Wallstedt’s NHL numbers aren’t great at this point in his career. A 3.44 goals against average (GAA) and .877 save percentage (SV%) don’t scream “future number 1 goalie” to me. However, he’s only 22-years-old and isn’t even close to scratching the surface of his NHL potential. By acquiring him, they would rectify Ken Holland [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/10-worst-oilers-trades-signings-by-ken-holland]’s draft day blunder, the one where he traded down to add another draft pick to their collection and select Xavier Bourgault 22nd overall [https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/teams/dr00005632.html]. 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.
