Some pundits continue to suggest the Edmonton Oilers acquire Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros, while the Pittsburgh Penguins' strong start to this season could change whatever plans they have in store for the March trade deadline.

It's looking like the Edmonton Oilers officially have a Calvin Pickard problem on their hands, as he ranks among the worst goalies in the NHL

The Oilers must decide between trading for immediate help, or staying the course and building on the 2025-26 foundation.

The most uncomfortable conversations in Edmonton always seem to begin between the pipes. It’s been that way for years, through coaching changes and playoff heartbreaks.

Zach Hyman has missed the first 19 games of the 2025–26 season recovering from a wrist injury suffered in Game 4 of last year’s Western Conference Final. He underwent surgery in the offseason and began the year on long-term injured reserve.

Savoie more than held his own among top-flight AHL rookies at 20 over the last decade. He was also the best in the group at even-strength outscoring at age 20. His 55-30 edge gave the Condors a 65 percent even-strength goal share while Savoie was on the ice. Here are the numbers for those same 20-year-old forwards in their rookie seasons.

Calvin Pickard is one of the most respected players in the Edmonton Oilers’ dressing room. Because of the number of places he’s been, he might be one of the most well-liked players in the NHL.

Oilers vs. Blue Jackets predictions and NHL picks for Thursday, November 13, 2025. Connor McDavid's steady hand and Edmonton's defense lead the way.

Savoie's spark ignites the Oilers' top line, but defensive lapses and execution errors cost them against the Blue Jackets. A late push was too little, too late.