Oilers see disappointing sign for goalie Connor Ingram in last AHL game

Connor Ingram is facing some extremely difficult circumstances in trying to make an NHL comeback after last playing in February. Unfortunately for the Oilers, it may be a long road back.

Through 4 games this season with the Condors in the AHL, Ingram has posted an ugly .848 save percentage.

This weekend the Condors made the choice to play Matt Tomkins twice in back to back games, while Ingram sat on the bench. That's not a good sign for confidence in Ingram.

To be fair, Ingram has an extremely difficult road back to the NHL after his circumstances. He entered the NHL's Player Assistance Program last season after the passing of his mother, seeking help with his mental health.

He's missed all of training camp, and is further behind than most players in dialling up his conditioning.

It's understandable that he may start the season slowly, but this has got to be a disappointing start for the Oilers - especially given their goalie problems at the NHL level. As of right now, Ingram doesn't look like he will be an option to be called up.

Instead, the Oilers may be looking at the goalie of their future in the ECHL. Samuel Jonsson with the Fort Wayne Komets has looked incredible, and may warrant a move up to the AHL soon.

The Edmonton Oilers cannot afford to enter another spring with the weakest goaltending in the playoffs. They need to make a move in net, and so far, Ingram doesn't look like the solution.