Overview
- Edmonton fell to Anaheim in six games in the first round, and the Oilers later confirmed Connor McDavid played through a foot and ankle fracture that limited his bursts and stops.
- General manager Stan Bowman said the team needs better goaltending and will evaluate the position this summer, pointing to Tristan Jarry’s post-trade injury and lost confidence.
- Playoff numbers underscored the problem as Connor Ingram posted a 3.86 goals-against average with an .876 save percentage, and Jarry took the overtime loss in his lone start.
- Reporters say trade options could include Jordan Binnington, Adin Hill or Elvis Merzlikins, with few clear answers in free agency.
- The goalie chart is in flux with Ingram and Calvin Pickard set for free agency and Jarry under contract for two more years, adding urgency to decisions before McDavid’s short extension ticks down.