Oilers Looked, But Passed: Edmonton's Sabres Goalie Inquiry Falls Short

The Edmonton Oilers kicked the tires on a Buffalo goaltender during the draft period, but ultimately decided to walk away from the negotiating table. This kind of due diligence followed by a pass tells us something important about how the Oilers are evaluating their options in net and what they're willing to pay for a potential upgrade. Sometimes the most revealing moves in hockey are the ones teams choose not to make.