The Edmonton Oilers, led by Connor McDavid, are making strategic moves to strengthen their organizational depth. On Wednesday, the team announced a trade acquiring goaltender Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for future considerations. The move is designed to bolster the team’s goaltending pipeline while maintaining flexibility under the salary cap.
Ingram, who carries a $1.95 million average annual value, will report to the Bakersfield Condors, the Oilers’ AHL affiliate. Utah is retaining $800,000 of Ingram’s salary, allowing Edmonton to manage cap space efficiently.
“The salary retention in the Connor Ingram trade allows the #Oilers to assign him to AHL Bakersfield without any impact on their cap. He’ll count $1.15M when/if he’s brought up to the NHL roster,” noted Chris Johnston on “X.”
How does Ingram fit into Edmonton’s system?
The 26-year-old netminder provides organizational depth behind Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard, offering insurance in case of injuries or performance fluctuations at the NHL level. By retaining part of his salary, the Oilers have ensured they can develop Ingram in the AHL while keeping flexibility for future roster moves.
Edmonton’s focus on cap-conscious acquisitions demonstrates a careful balancing act as the team aims to support McDavid and the championship window without overextending financially.
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The Oilers will monitor Ingram’s performance in Bakersfield, with the possibility of an NHL call-up if needed. The move highlights Edmonton’s commitment to shoring up key areas while remaining nimble under the salary cap.
