May 24, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith (41) makes a save on a shot by Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers (27) during the first overtime period in game four of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell MTS Place. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Right now, if the Oilers have a positional weakness, it’s goaltending. This is largely because of bad contracts handed out, free agents who didn’t pan out over the long term, and failure at drafting and developing goaltenders. However, there’s a good chance this could change over the next two seasons.