NHL Trade Rumors: Insider Links Blues' Jordan Binnington To Oilers

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 ,

TSN’s Darren Dreger recently speculated on the Edmonton Oilers potentially pursuing St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington ahead of the trade deadline. 

While he made it clear this was not a concrete rumor, Dreger noted that Blues GM Doug Armstrong is open to exploring the trade value of his core players, and Binnington’s strong performance for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off could increase his stock. 

“I get a text from a club exec non-related to the St. Louis Blues saying, ‘What do you think the percentages are that Army parlays this Jordan Binnington success?’ And then he answers the question. ‘99.9%,’” Dreger said on The Ray & Dregs Podcast. 

Binnington has a modified no-trade clause with 18 teams on his no-go list and carries a $6 million cap hit through 2026-27, making any potential deal complicated.

Despite the speculation, some analysts have questioned whether Binnington would be a real upgrade for Edmonton. 

He has a .898 save percentage in 40 games this season, identical to Stuart Skinner, who has struggled with inconsistency. TSN’s Ray Ferraro warned against putting too much weight on his recent international performance, saying, “Don’t be seduced by one game… everybody has them.” 

The Oilers have also been linked to other goaltenders, including Anaheim’s John Gibson and Utah’s Karel Vejmelka. 

Travis Yost of TSN believes Vejmelka could be the best option due to his lower cap hit and steady numbers, calling him “a cheap and high-quality insurance policy.”

With the March 7 trade deadline approaching, the Oilers must decide whether to trust Skinner to rebound or make a move for a goaltender. 

In the two games since the 4 Nations break, the Oilers' goalie tandem of Skinner and Calvin Pickard have let up a combined 13 goals to the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers.

Binnington has played one game since the tournament, stopping 28 of 29 shots in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Binnington’s contract, trade protection, and inconsistent numbers make him a difficult target, while Edmonton’s limited cap flexibility also complicates matters. 

Some believe the team should focus on adding a more affordable, reliable platoon option rather than committing to a long-term, high-priced goaltender. “Goaltending doesn’t operate in a vacuum,” said InGoal Magazine’s Kevin Woodley, pointing to Edmonton’s defensive play as another factor in the team’s struggles.

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