Contrary to early reports suggesting mutual interest, only one party in the rumored trade talks between the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers is in search of a starting goaltender—and it isn’t Detroit. The Red Wings, having already secured John Gibson from Anaheim in the offseason, appear well-set in net, leaving Edmonton as the franchise actively pursuing a No. 1 option.
Goaltending remains Edmonton’s most conspicuous liability. The Stuart Skinner–Calvin Pickard tandem has failed to inspire confidence, leaving the Oilers in a state of acute need. If reports of trade discussions with Detroit are to be taken at face value, the likeliest target is Cam Talbot—the only netminder on the roster plausibly available and capable of immediate impact.