{"id":93995,"date":"2025-08-24T17:29:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T17:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/93995\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T17:29:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T17:29:09","slug":"trade-watch-oilers-could-make-bold-move-in-goal-before-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/93995\/","title":{"rendered":"Trade Watch: Oilers Could Make Bold Move in Goal Before Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Edmonton Oilers are bracing for what could be a major shake-up in goal. On the DFO Rundown podcast<\/a>, insider Jason Gregor hinted strongly that a change is coming, saying, \u201cI\u2019ll be surprised if after the trade deadline\u2026the same two goalies are in Edmonton in Pickard and Skinner. I just think it\u2019s inevitable there\u2019s going to be a change there.\u201d<\/p>\n

That prediction \u2014 while it contradicts most of what fans have heard all summer \u2014 reflects the mounting pressure on general manager Stan Bowman to solidify the crease ahead of another playoff push. <\/p>\n

Stuart Skinner<\/a> has been good enough to help the Oilers reach back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, but his inconsistency has left many wondering if the team can truly rely on him in the long term \u2014 especially with Connor McDavid<\/a> and Leon Draisaitl<\/a> deep into their primes and the team taking a bit of a step back from the 2023-24 to 2024-25.<\/p>\n

To Skinner\u2019s credit, he has shown remarkable resilience for a 26-year-old goalie. Former Oiler Devan Dubnyk<\/a> praised his growth<\/a>, noting, \u201cHe\u2019s only 26 and already has more playoff experience than three-quarters of the league ever will. That\u2019s remarkable. And he\u2019s just hitting his prime.\u201d <\/p>\n

But, as the Oilers have proven with two close calls but no championships, playoff experience doesn\u2019t always translate into winning the Stanley Cup. <\/p>\n

Early Trade Chatter Linked to the Oilers\u2019 Goaltending<\/p>\n

Trade chatter has already started. James Nichols of\u00a0NJ Hockey Now<\/a>\u00a0says that New Jersey\u2019s Nico Daws<\/a>, a promising 24-year-old netminder, is emerging as a potential target. At the same time, Detroit prospect Sebastian Cossa<\/a> \u2014 a familiar name to the organization \u2014 is believed to be another possibility<\/a>. To make a deal work, Edmonton could look to move depth contracts like Mattias Janmark<\/a>\u2019s while adding draft capital to sweeten the package.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s clear is that the Oilers won\u2019t enter the playoffs without exploring their options. Whether it\u2019s a high-upside tandem partner for Skinner or an outright upgrade, Bowman is expected to be aggressive as the deadline approaches.<\/p>\n

If a move materializes, it won\u2019t just be about addressing a short-term need. A bold trade could give Edmonton the kind of stability in goal that has eluded them for years \u2014 and potentially turn a very good team into a true Cup favorite.<\/p>\n

Next: Oilers Have Timeline for Connor McDavid Extension, Reports Say<\/a><\/p>\n

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