The consistent message from NHL insiders, stated most recently by both Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and host Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now, is that the Edmonton Oilers are going to stand pat the the trading deadline when it comes to goaltending,

It’s low-hanging fruit to discuss goaltending, as we all know. Every fan thinks their home side could be better in net unless they were gifted Grant Fuhr or Patrick Roy or Marty Brodeur—three guys voted in the top 100 players of all-time—or Connor Hellebuyck these days in Winnipeg.

Based on a recent conversation, it doesn't appear that Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman has any interest in trading for a goalie.

This in from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, news of his interview with Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman that the Oilers will NOT be acquiring a goalie at the NHL trade deadline, as well as the team having continued questions about when or if forward Evander Kane will be available to play.

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According to new reports from NHL insider Darren Dreger, Utah Hockey Club may make starting goaltender Karel Vejmelka available at the trade deadline. Vejmelka has previously been identified as a top trade target for the Oilers if he becomes available,

The Edmonton Oilers will be making a move at or ahead of the trade deadline, but what that move is remains to be seen.

The Edmonton Oilers need a goalie if they hope to win the Stanley Cup this season. Yes, I know. Stuart Skinner was the man between the pipes a year ago when they were just one win shy of capturing their first Cup since 1990.