Former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk flags major issue in Oilers’ goaltending setup
Former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk has raised clear concerns about the Edmonton Oilers and their unsettled goaltending situation. His comments come after a poor end to the 2025-26 season, where the team exited in the first round against the Anaheim Ducks . The Oilers’ season fell apart due to inconsistent goaltending and injuries to stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
The team had already reshaped its crease mid-season by trading Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, they brought in Tristan Jarry, hoping for stability that never fully arrived. MORE: Connor McDavid sends clear message on Oilers future amid rumors Dubnyk pointed to the team’s commitment to Jarry as a major issue.
“They’re locked into Jarry,” Dubnyk said. “I mean, you’ve committed when you made that trade to Tristan Jarry, and hopefully he can play better. I mean, I really like the way he played in the playoff game, but he obviously struggled in his time here.
But he’s going to have to have the opportunity because he’s going to be very tough to move on from, contract-wise. ” Jarry played just one playoff game in the Oilers’ jersey, in Game 4 against the Ducks, which the Oilers lost 4-3 in overtime, making 34 saves with a . 895 save percentage.
In that game, he played well, but apart from that, he struggled in the regular season with an . 858 save percentage. Injuries also limited his impact during a crucial stretch of the season, only a few games after arriving in Edmonton.