With championship pressure mounting, the Edmonton Oilers have a potential Plan D: Sergei Bobrovsky. The likelihood of the star goalie joining in free agency is analyzed.
The Edmonton Oilers are in a "Stanley Cup or Bust" era, and every decision is viewed through that lens. The front office is publicly committed to giving Stuart Skinner the opportunity to be the undisputed number one.
However, the team has contingencies, and the ultimate contingency plan might be Sergei Bobrovsky, one of the best goalies of his generation. Currently, Stuart Skinner has the contract and the confidence of the organization, but he is on a short leash.
Plan B, Connor Ingram, is a solid project, but he is currently developing in Bakersfield. The team's patience is wearing thin, and they are looking for a solution to their goalkeeping needs.
The time for patience is over.
The Oilers need a reliable goalie to backstop a championship team for 82 games and beyond. Sergei Bobrovsky could be the missing piece they need.
Author's summary: Oilers consider Sergei Bobrovsky as a potential solution.