Edmonton Oilers Acquire NHL Award Winning Goalie From Conference Rival

For months now, fans have been expecting the Edmonton Oilers to make a change in net, but for the most part, Stan Bowman has remained loyal to the duo of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard.

With the regular season approaching, it appeared as though the Oilers roster was set, but on Wednesday, they made a surprising trade, landing a third goaltender to compete for a spot in the NHL.

According to reports, the Oilers have now landed Connor Ingram from Utah in a massive deal that will allow them some competition for the backup role in the league, with Skinner likely to not be challenged for the starting role yet.

In the deal, Utah are retaining $800,000 of his $1.9 million salary this season, with Frank Seravalli noting that the deal for the Mammoth will see them acquire future considerations.

The surprising part of this trade is the fact that Ingram was just placed on waivers and re-assigned to the AHL by the Mammoth, but given that the Oilers likely needed them to retain money in a deal, this is probably the best course of action for Bowman and the organization.

One other aspect of this move is the fact that Ingram has won the Masterton Award, one of the most respected trophies in the NHL, and whether or not he brings his best on the ice, he'll bring sportsmanship and leadership to this Oilers locker room.

Now, moving forward, the Oilers are likely to have a battle for the backup spot in the NHL, and while Ingram is going to be sent to the Bakersfield Condors to start his tenure in Edmonton, it's likely that if either goaltender struggles, he may find his way into the league yet again.