Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk isn't holding back when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers' crease concerns. Following a disappointing first-round exit at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025-26 season, Dubnyk has flagged a major red flag in the team's goaltending setup—and it all starts with one name: Tristan Jarry.

The Oilers' season unraveled under the weight of inconsistent netminding and untimely injuries to superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. In a mid-season shakeup, Edmonton traded Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing in Jarry in hopes of stabilizing the crease. But that stability never truly materialized.

"They're locked into Jarry," Dubnyk said bluntly. "I mean, you've committed when you made that trade to Tristan Jarry, and hopefully he can play better. I really like the way he played in the playoff game, but he obviously struggled in his time here. He's going to have to have the opportunity because he's going to be very tough to move on from, contract-wise."

Jarry's lone playoff appearance came in Game 4 against the Ducks—a 4-3 overtime loss where he turned aside 34 shots for a .895 save percentage. While that effort showed promise, his regular-season numbers told a different story. Jarry posted a .858 save percentage and dealt with injuries shortly after arriving in Edmonton, limiting his impact during a critical stretch.

With Jarry sidelined, Connor Ingram was called up from the AHL's Bakersfield Condors and carried the load down the stretch. He started five playoff games but finished with a .876 save percentage. Still, Dubnyk believes Ingram's performance has earned him a raise.

"I think Connor Ingram has obviously earned himself a much nicer contract, whether that's with the Oilers or somewhere else," Dubnyk said. "I don't know how much money he earned with the way he played, but definitely more than a one-year, $800,000 deal. Does he want to come back to Edmonton, or is there more money for him on the open market? We'll wait and see."

That uncertainty leaves the Oilers in a precarious position. General manager Stan Bowman has acknowledged the need for improvement between the pipes. With only Jarry under contract and both Ingram and Calvin Pickard heading toward free agency, Edmonton's goaltending depth is thin.

"Well, you're right, we only have one goalie signed," Bowman said. "We have to evaluate that… we're looking for improvement in that area for sure."

For a team built to contend, the goaltending question looms large. Whether Edmonton doubles down on Jarry or reshuffles the deck again, one thing is clear: the Oilers' crease remains a work in progress.