The Edmonton Oilers face crucial decisions as they navigate through a tough stretch in their season. Despite fan concerns about their goaltending, with Calvin Pickard and Stuart Skinner struggling, management seems set on prioritizing defensive upgrades over acquiring a new goalie. Notably, Jordan Binnington’s inconsistent performance this season has raised questions about his availability. Meanwhile, John Gibson remains an option, though his injury history and contract may deter the Oilers from pursuing him. Instead, reports indicate a focus on strengthening their blue line, with names like Brian Dumoulin surfacing as potential targets.

While their goaltending issues are concerning, the Oilers are banking on Skinner's past playoff performance to turn things around. The recent trade deadline adds urgency to their quest for defensive depth. Yet, as LeBrun emphasizes, the Oilers need to find solutions internally and cannot rely solely on external acquisitions to solve their current woes.