As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for what could be their most pivotal season in years, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the franchise.

The pressure is mounting—not only from back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses, but from the growing anxiety surrounding captain Connor McDavid’s future.

Fans and analysts alike are watching every move made by general manager Stan Bowman, who faces the daunting task of keeping the team competitive while addressing glaring weaknesses that have derailed championship dreams.

With the departure of key veterans and few major roster changes, questions swirl about whether the Oilers have done enough to support their superstar.

The goaltending situation remains a critical concern, and whispers of a bold new target have begun to circulate, hinting at a possible solution that could change everything.

Yet, with contract talks at a standstill and rumors linking Edmonton to a young, unproven goalie, the stakes—and the risks—have never been higher.

Could this offseason drama set the stage for an unexpected twist that will define the Oilers’ future? Or will familiar frustrations return to haunt the team once again?

Dive deeper into the intrigue and discover what might be unfolding behind the scenes in Edmonton.

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The next season for the Edmonton Oilers will be one of the most important in a long time, and fans are worried about Connor McDavid’s future with the club.

Currently, a major problem for the Oilers lies in goal, but they may have now found the perfect target to fix the situation.

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers unfortunately lost twice in the Stanley Cup Finals in 2024 and 2025.

The Alberta team would like to find solutions to defeat the powerful Florida Panthers, but Stan Bowman hasn’t done anything very conclusive so far this summer.

Bowman lost the services of Corey Perry and traded Evander Kane. He made a notable acquisition by bringing Isaac Howard into the ranks, but the young man hasn’t even played a single NHL game yet.

Then, the GM has not made any major changes on defense or with his goaltenders so far, even though these are clearly the most obvious problems on Edmonton’s side.

He certainly wants to try to fix the situation around Connor McDavid, since the captain could become a free agent next summer. However, talks are at a standstill right now, and the organization’s fans are worried.

Stan Bowman may have targeted Detroit Red Wings goalie Sebastian Cossa

According to some rumors circulating currently, Bowman was actively looking at Detroit Red Wings goalie Sebastian Cossa.

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for what could be their most pivotal season in years, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the franchise. The pressure is mounting—not only from back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses, but from the growing anxiety surrounding captain Connor McDavid’s future. Fans and analysts alike are watching every move made by general manager Stan Bowman, who faces the daunting task of keeping the team competitive while addressing glaring weaknesses that have derailed championship dreams.

With the departure of key veterans and few major roster changes, questions swirl about whether the Oilers have done enough to support their superstar. The goaltending situation remains a critical concern, and whispers of a bold new target have begun to circulate, hinting at a possible solution that could change everything. Yet, with contract talks at a standstill and rumors linking Edmonton to a young, unproven goalie, the stakes—and the risks—have never been higher.

Could this offseason drama set the stage for an unexpected twist that will define the Oilers’ future? Or will familiar frustrations return to haunt the team once again? Dive deeper into the intrigue and discover what might be unfolding behind the scenes in Edmonton.

At 6’6″, 229 lbs, the 22-year-old goalie is one of the most promising young players and is destined for a bright future.

The only questionable point regarding Cossa and the Oilers is that he has played only one NHL game, and the Alberta team wants to win the big honors right now. So that would quickly put huge pressure on his shoulders.

Steve Yzerman assessed goaltender Sebastian Cossa’s progress:

“I’m not prepared today to put him in the NHL… this is a big playoffs for him,” the Red Wings GM said last week. “He’s going to have to take another step here if we want to count on him to be in Detroit next year.” pic.twitter.com/UYM5MRcLOQ

— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) May 6, 2025

To be continued! Don’t rule out Carter Hart too quickly if he gets clearance to return to play.