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Photo credit: Bakersfield Condors<\/p>\n
Since he was promoted from the ECHL to the AHL in December, Condors’ goalie Connor Ungar has been unbeatable.<\/p>\n
And it’s nothing new for the 24-year old Oilers’ prospect; he’s recorded similar numbers in the ECHL, where he’s played for three different teams this year alone.<\/p>\n
Condors fourth club in 2025-26<\/p>\n
It seems Oilers’ fans will need to start asking, Who? when the name Connor is mentioned with Edmonton, given they now have three in their organization who are playing extremely well.<\/p>\n
Connor Ingram has shown he belongs in the NHL; Connor McDavid, well, we know what he’s all about; and now we have Connor Ungar, who is 6-0-0, 1.32 GAA and .955 SV%, since being promoted from Fort Wayne Comets of the ECHL.<\/p>\n
The numbers are staggering. Considering he’s averaged a .944 SV% and 1.51 GAA over 11 games in the ECHL, his dominance isn’t a fluke.<\/p>\n
With his level of play, the youngest of the three Connors is giving the Oilers GM and head coach pause for thought.<\/p>\n
Will he be with the Oilers this year? It’s not a stretch to think he might, adding to the rollercoaster that has been Edmonton’s goalies this year.<\/p>\n
The real question is who of Ungar and Pickard would Edmonton rather have on their roster, that gives them the best chance of winning when the post-season (or sooner) begins?<\/p>\n
With Ungar’s confidence in goal, you have to wonder if he’s also not the goalie of the future. Of course, I’m getting ahead of myself; except, Connor has been a stud wherever he’s played.<\/p>\n
It’s reasonable to project he’ll do the same in the coming years as well.<\/p>\n
Previously on Edmonton Hockey Daily<\/p>\n
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Oilers goalie prospect dominating AHL, team re-adjusting strategy for him<\/p>\n
Will Connor Ungar see action with the Oilers this season?<\/p>\n
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