Edmonton Oilers Acquire Connor Ingram in Trade

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired NHL-caliber goaltender Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth for future considerations. The Mammoth will retain $800,000 of Ingram’s $1.95 million cap hit for the final year of his contract, allowing him to play in the minors without counting against the Oilers’ cap. Ingram, 28, who cleared waivers last week, will join the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.

This move marks the Oilers' first acquisition of a goaltender intended for NHL play since signing Jack Campbell in July 2022. Campbell eventually lost his starting position to Stuart Skinner, who became the team's No. 1 goaltender. Calvin Pickard filled in for Skinner during the last two postseasons. Campbell was bought out in June 2024.

The acquisition of Ingram, with Utah retaining a significant portion of his salary, is seen as a positive move for the Oilers. Ingram’s best season was in 2023-24 with the Arizona Coyotes, where he performed well statistically. While Ingram has the potential to become the Oilers' top goaltender, the team is not rushing his development.

Skinner, the current starting goaltender for the Oilers, has the team's confidence as they head into the new season. The Oilers have also brought in a new goalie coach, Peter Aubry, to work on Skinner's mental approach and consistency. Ingram, Skinner, and Pickard are all in contract years.

Ingram became available for trade after the Mammoth signed Vitek Vaněček as a backup goalie. Ingram had a challenging season with Utah before entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program due to personal reasons. This was Ingram's second time in the program, having entered it previously to address mental health issues.