The Edmonton Oilers added some competitors between the pipes on Oct. 1. In trade for future concerns with the Utah Mammoth, they acquired 28-year-old goaltender Connor Ingram. He’s within the final 12 months of a $1.95 million cap-hit contract, which is being retained 41.03% ($800,000) by the Mammoth.
🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨
The #Oilers have acquired Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth in trade for future concerns. The goaltender will report back to the @Condors & Utah is retaining $800,000 of his $1.95 million AAV. pic.twitter.com/N08J34WdBu
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 1, 2025
Karel Vejmelka is the undisputed No. 1 for the Mammoth, whereas Vitek Vaněček was introduced in in the course of the summer time—Ingram grew to become the odd man out. However he was a starter simply two seasons in the past for the Arizona Coyotes, placing up a 23–21–3 document together with a league-leading six shutouts. His .907 save share and a pair of.91 goals-against common on a subpar roster impressed hope.
Nonetheless, final season was a difficult one for Ingram. Following a stint on injured reserve, he entered the NHL/NHLPA Participant Help Program after the lack of his mom. Luckily, on Aug. 20, he was cleared to return to playing.
Ingram was unable to win a job with Utah’s NHL membership, although, as Vejmelka seized his alternatives, and the group is evidently comfy with Vaněček as a backup. His commerce to the Oilers is a brand new likelihood, though he’ll be taking part in with the Bakersfield Condors within the American Hockey League (AHL) to start out.
Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard’s spots on the Oilers aren’t at risk for the time being. However an underwhelming begin to the 2025–26 marketing campaign or dangerous damage luck may end in Ingram getting one other likelihood. For now, he’ll hone his craft in Bakersfield.
