Oilers did not upgrade goaltending this offseason

The Edmonton Oilers have faced significant challenges regarding their goaltending after making several offseason decisions. According to The Hockey Writers, while fans are generally pleased with the offseason moves, such as trading Darnell Nurse and acquiring Ryan Shea and Shakir Mukhamadullin, the goaltending situation has raised eyebrows.

Instead of re-signing Connor Ingram, the Oilers traded for Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi and signed Frederik Andersen to a one-year deal. However, the report indicates that Andersen, who will be 37 for the 2026-27 season, has struggled with injuries and recorded a 3.05 goals against average and an .874 save percentage during the previous season.

This marks the second consecutive season he has posted a save percentage below .900, raising concerns about his reliability as a number one goaltender. Additionally, if Andersen were to sustain an injury, Levi, with only 39 games of NHL experience and a 2.83 GAA with a .904 save percentage in the AHL, may not be able to step up.

The report notes that the Oilers could also opt to keep Tristan Jarry on the roster as part of a three-goalie tandem, though he has faced criticism after posting an .858 save percentage in 19 appearances last season.

Overall, while the Oilers have made changes this offseason, whether these moves will enhance their performance during the upcoming season remains uncertain, especially if their goaltenders struggle early on.