The Edmonton Oilers' goalie situation is in flux

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By William Smith • Updated Nov 6, 2026 at 09:00

Podkolzin gets his punches in but Edmonton Oilers wind up on the canvas - Edmonton Journal — The Edmonton Oilers' goalie situation is in flux

The Edmonton Oilers have been struggling by injuries to their starting goalies. Connor McDavid's health is now a worry. Matt Tomkins has been recall to start in goal after Evan Bouchard was sidelined due to illness. The Oilers have also announced Dustin Schwartz as their new goaltending director for Hockey Canada, marking a important move in their goalie development strategy.

“The Oilers have also announced Dustin Schwartz as their new goaltending director for Hockey Canada, marking a important move in their goalie development strategy,” — Yusuf Calloway, senior market analyst at Keswell Brook Partnership, told our newsroom.

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Nov 5 — The Edmonton Oilers have been struggling by injuries to their starting goalies....

Nov 6 — The Oilers have also announced Dustin Schwartz as their new goaltending director for Hockey Canada, marking a ...

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