The Edmonton Oilers acquired Cam Talbot last summer with the idea of keeping him in their net long term. They completed that goal on Sunday, announcing a three-year extension for their starting goaltender.
Talbot, 28, is in his first season with Edmonton. Acquired from New York via trade after a spirited two-season run as Henrik Luquvist's backup, Talbot is off to an up-and-down start. He's posted a 8-13-3 record with a 2.58 goals against average, which ranks him 29th among qualifying netminders. Those struggles ultimately cost him the full-time starting gig, as Anders Nilsson has received 22 starts so far this season.