Ingram to Senators
Edmonton Oilers Goalie Ingram Likely Joining Ottawa Senators, Team Considers Cossa or Bobrovsky
Connor Ingram is almost certainly heading to the Ottawa Senators. That is the word from Bob Stauffer — known in Edmonton as the "Master of Whispers" for his tight ties to Oilers management — who said on air that Ingram "will end up with the Ottawa Senators" Edmonton Sun. The statement is widely seen as a sign that the Oilers have stopped trying to re-sign him.
The move stings for Oilers fans. Ingram outplayed Tristan Jarry by a wide margin in 2025–26, posting a .899 SV% and 16 wins compared to Jarry's .856 SV% and 9 wins in Edmonton Fort McMurray Today. Yet it is Jarry — not Ingram — who stays, locked in at $5.375 million per year through the 2027–28 season.
Ingram Outperformed Jarry But Still Gets Shown the Door
The gap between the two goalies was not close. Ingram went 16-10-3 with a 2.60 GAA. Jarry posted a 3.86 GAA after arriving from Pittsburgh Clinton News Record. Ingram took the starting job and held it through the playoffs, when the Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round.
Former NHL goalie Steve Valiquette did not mince words. He said Ingram was "good enough to take the Oilers deep into the playoffs" and called him "one of the NHL's best goalies" before his hiatus PR Record Gazette. Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine added that Ingram had the best adjusted save percentage of all pending unrestricted free agent goalies on the market.
Ottawa Circling as Senators Target Ingram for Backup Role
Ottawa reporter Bruce Garrioch confirmed the Senators have made Ingram their top target Seaforth Huron Expositor. The plan is to pair him with starter Linus Ullmark. Garrioch called it a "low-risk, high-reward" move for Ottawa. For Ingram, it is a chance to land a raise on a team that actually wants him.
Free agency opens July 1. Ingram, 29, is coming off a one-year league-minimum deal. He rebuilt his career after entering the NHL Player Assistance Program in 2024. His 2025–26 season restored his market value. Ottawa appears ready to pay for it Woodstock Sentinel Review.
Oilers Stuck With Jarry, Now Chasing High-Risk Replacements
Edmonton cannot easily escape Jarry. His contract runs two more years at $5.375 million annually — a total of $10.75 million still owed Crag and Canyon. The Oilers have roughly $15.5 million in projected cap space, but they need to fill four to five roster spots. That leaves little room for a big goalie signing.
Two names are circling as options. The first is Sebastian Cossa, Detroit's 2021 first-round pick who is being labeled a "distressed asset" as the Red Wings rethink their rebuild. The second is Sergei Bobrovsky, 38, a UFA from Florida who posted a .877 SV% last season and is reportedly seeking a deal worth $42 million over six or seven years Edmonton Sun. Neither option is without serious risk.
Stauffer's Signal Points to a Deeper Organizational Failure
When Stauffer speaks, it usually reflects what Oilers management is thinking. His public declaration that Ingram is Ottawa-bound tells analysts the team has moved on Fort McMurray Today. The original decision to trade Stuart Skinner for Jarry — sending away Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick in the process — now looks like a costly mistake.
Edmonton fans are furious. The team let its best goalie walk while staying tethered to a struggling one. Darnell Nurse's $9.25 million cap hit limits every move the Oilers make. With the championship window still open on paper — thanks to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl — the goaltending situation has become the organization's most urgent problem heading into the 2026–27 season Clinton News Record.
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