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Edmonton Oilers: Is Ondrej Pavelec an Option

Cam Talbot is the team’s starting netminder, obviously. He has been excellent for the Oilers this season and is proving his worth as a full-time starting goaltender. Talbot leads the NHL in games started and is able to be trusted on the last line of defense.

Unfortunately the same cannot be said for backup Jonas Gustavsson. In six starts, he may have a good record, going 4-1-2, but posted a 2.90 GAA and .893 save percentage. Though the Swedish netminder thrives with an unorthodox style, he can struggle greatly in the crease. Not to mention, he doesn’t appear to be completely reliable and is often inconsistent.