However, that of course, fell through, as Gustavsson failed to impress. He went 3-1-0 in five starts, posting a 3.10 GAA and .878 save mark. While he was a proven NHL backup int he past, his poor play resulted in an eventual assignment to the Bakersfield Condors.
With that move, the Oilers gave Brossoit his second chance to make his mark in the NHL. A similar storyline played out last season, when Edmonton traded Anders Nilsson and called up Brossoit for the end of the year.
Last season, Brossoit started five games, but went 0-4-1, posting a 3.