When goalkeeper Connor Ingram was placed remotely on Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers immediately became a team that was linked to an exemption claim. Among the hockey analysts and insiders who connect the dots were Nick Kypreos of Sportnet. He believed that Carolina might be interested, but also noticed: “I heard that the oilers are also kicking tires, possibly with the thought of Connor Ingram.”
Ingram, 28, played 22 games for Utah last season before he participated in the NHL/NHLPA player tool on 9 March. A double program participant, he previously sought help in 2021 for depression and non-diagnosed OCD.
After two solid seasons, things fell the wrong direction and last year he had a .882 in 22 games for the Utah Mammoth. GM Bill Armstrong confirmed on the media day that Ingram would not attend the training camp because the team worked to find a new home. A trade never came and he was placed remotely. If he cleans up, which believes most he will not do that, he will continue his career in the AHL.
Are the oilers useful for Ingram?
Whether the oilers are interested in Ingram is unknown above a few whispers. Given that he is a net of $ 1.95 million that could be obtained without giving up assets, it can rely on Edmonton. At the same time, GM Stan Bowman said when he was asked if he could make tires on another “free” keeper in Carter Hart, “At the moment we really don’t look at such situations.” When he made those comments, it sounded less about not liking heart and more about trying out their current tandem until it was proven that Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard would not work. “I like where Stu is with the way he is trained and his prospects that come in the year. So I think we’ll continue with that.”
Do the oilers have to make a play for Ingram? Even if they do that, will another team first submit a claim? The oilers are far on the list when it comes to exemption priority. Ingram may not even come to them.
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