Edmonton Oilers Acquire Goaltender Connor Ingram From Utah Mammoth With Salary Retention

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired goaltender Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for future considerations, with Utah retaining $800,000 of his $1.95 million contract. Ingram, who struggled with injuries and personal challenges last season, including entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program following his mother's death from breast cancer, will initially report to the Oilers' AHL affiliate in Bakersfield. This move allows Edmonton to add depth in goal without impacting their salary cap, as Ingram will count $1.15 million against the cap only when on the NHL roster. Ingram had a strong 2023-24 season with the Arizona Coyotes, winning the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, but had a less effective 2024-25 season with Utah. The Oilers have been searching for consistent goaltending behind stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, having lost two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals largely due to goaltending struggles. This trade offers both a fresh start for Ingram and potential stability for Edmonton's net.