The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly considering claiming goaltender Connor Ingram off waivers. Ingram, 28, was placed on waivers by the Utah Mammoth. Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos noted the Oilers' potential interest.

Goaltending has been a point of discussion for the Oilers. Currently, Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard are expected to be the Oilers' goalie tandem, but that could change. Some observers believe the Oilers need to improve their goaltending.

Ingram's recent performance has been inconsistent. In 22 games last season, he had a .882 save percentage. However, in the 2023-24 season, he recorded a .907 save percentage in 50 games. Despite his struggles last season, some statistics suggest Ingram could be an upgrade. In the 2023-24 season, Ingram ranked 13th in Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAx) among goalies who played at least 30 games.

Several factors could impact whether the Oilers claim Ingram. Edmonton is relatively low on the waiver priority list, meaning other teams could claim him first. There are 21 teams ahead of the Oilers in the waiver order.

Some analysts believe claiming Ingram would be a "no-brainer" for the Oilers. Others suggest the Oilers are committed to Skinner and Pickard. The team brought in Peter Aubry as the new goalie coach, hoping that a new voice could help Skinner and Pickard improve. Edmonton also signed Matt Tomkins for depth. GM Stan Bowman has expressed confidence in Skinner.

Another potential goaltending option for the Oilers is Ilya Samsonov. Some reports suggest Edmonton would be a good fit for Samsonov, who is currently a free agent. Samsonov, 28, has a career .902 save percentage. He could sign a professional tryout (PTO) with the Oilers, allowing the team to evaluate him without a significant financial commitment.

Ultimately, the Oilers' decision on Ingram and any other goaltending moves will depend on their assessment of Skinner and Pickard, their position in the waiver order, and their overall roster strategy.