Edmonton currently stands in a precarious position in the standings; barely hanging on to the second wild card spot.
Compounding this fact is the fact that both Mikko Kokskinen and Mike Smith are hovering around the .900 SV% mark, Simply put, that’s not going to get it done most nights.
The Oilers could also just call up Stuart Skinner and let him take the reins with just 12 career games, but I’m not sure if putting the season in the hands of a rookie netminder is the best course of action.
I’m encouraged that the Kraken might give up Driedger becuase both he and Philipp Grubauer have had a rough start to their season, and that the Kraken have put up just 24 points as we get closer to the halfway mark of the season.
Driedger had spectacular numbers last year as a backup on the Panthers , Driedger’s asking price is likely more in line with what Edmonton would want to spend.
Carey Price is the name that’s on a lot of minds right now, and I’m really not trying to hear any of it.
Now with the Canadiens, he finished last year with a .907 SV% and is now behind a Habs defence that’s allowing more than 34 shots per game .
He comes with a lengthy résume; he’s a three time Stanley Cup Winner with Pittsburgh, he’s won a Vezina Trophy, and he was instrumental in the Golden Knights’ success early in their franchise history.
Given Ken Holland’s recent history in trades with Chicago, I don’t think there’s a good chance of that happening unless we see Ken Holland ship multiple firsts.