Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have great use for a goaltending acquisition going into the 2025-26 NHL season. However, they are not interested in one strong candidate. Instead, Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights could emerge as frontrunners.

Carter Hart is one of the biggest storylines at this point in the NHL offseason. After the NHL allowed for the five players acquitted of charges in Hockey Canada’s trial to sign new contracts following October 15, the goaltender drew the spotlight upon himself.

Several franchises are seemingly interested in acquiring the former Philadelphia Flyers’ netminder. However, McDavid’s Oilers are reportedly determined to stay away from this option. Not so much due to a lack of trust in Hart, but to avoid a potential public outcry in Edmonton.

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