The Edmonton Oilers are linked to three goalers in the NHL that could help their goalie depth

While the signing of John Klingberg suggests they may focus on adding a forward, they also need to upgrade their crease which remains vital for a deep playoff run.

One intriguing option is Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon who has been steady this season with a .901 save percentage and 5.44 Goals Saved Above Expected.

His $900,000 cap hit makes him a cost-effective upgrade over Calvin Pickard who have a .899 save percentage and -2.19 GSAx that reflect his struggles.

Alex Lyon's affordable contract and playoff experience with Florida in 2023 make him a good insurance option behind Stuart Skinner and particularly when you look at Jack Campbell's struggles right now.

Other potential targets include Karel Vejmelka and James Reimer since Karel Vejmelka has been very good with a .913 save percentage but carries a $2.725M salary which can complicate Edmonton's cap situation.

James Reimer is a veteran with 510 career games and offers experience and a $1M cap hit but his limited play might scare the Oilers.

John Gibson remains a fan-favorite name but is unlikely due to his big $6.4M salary per year, but with Evander Kane on LTIR, Edmonton has some added cap space to make a move.

A reliable goalie like Lyon could address the team's most significant weakness without sacrificing big assets to make the trade and the injuries or fatigue to Skinner could derail their hope to make the playoffs so they need to add depth.

Lyon's affordability and postseason experience make him an ideal target for the team.