NHL Trade Preview: 3 Goaltending Trade Candidates in 2025-26

The 2025-26 NHL season is just around the corner and while the trade activities will slow down now until the start of the season, as teams try to construct their rosters, keep an eye on the goaltending market throughout the course of this year.

There's plenty of teams who are in the mix to make a move in net, with the Edmonton Oilers being front and center as a team that's likely to upgrade their crease at some point this season. Along with the Oilers, there's a couple of other teams who are likely going to be active on the trade front, including:

Pittsburgh Penguins, Tristan Jarry

Kyle Dubas has tried to trade Jarry multiple times throughout his short tenure in Pittsburgh, and so far, no luck. Jarry's going to need to bounce back a little bit so his trade value can come back to life. The veteran netminder is 30, and has three seasons left on his contract at $5.37 million AAV, and he owns a 12-team no-trade clause. The Penguins acquired Arturs Silovs to push Jarry for the starter's crease, and frankly, he's likely going to push him out the door.

Edmonton Oilers, Cal Pickard

The Oilers should have made a goalie trade last season and didn't, and it cost them a Stanley Cup. They've had discussions throughout the summer and instead of making a move for John Gibson, watched him get dealt to the Detroit Red Wings. They tried to add Joel Hofer, and St. Louis wanted nothing to do with that. Look for Skinner to be there once playoffs start, but don't be surprised if the Oilers move on from Cal Pickard for an experienced winner.

St. Louis Blues, Jordan Binnington

Speaking of the Blues, one name that may surprise you is Jordan Binnington being on the trade market. The Stanley Cup and 4 Nations Face-Off winner is in the mix to be on Team Canada's Olympic team, which is run by his Blues' GM, however, if the Blues aren't in the mix for a playoff spot, don't be surprised for teams to come calling on Binnington, as Hofer is the goaltender of the future in St. Louis.

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