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Edmonton Oilers fans rally behind goaltender Connor Ungar's potential

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:50 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Edmonton Oilers fans rally behind goaltender Connor Ungar's potential

Summary

Connor Ungar, a promising prospect for the Edmonton Oilers, enters the upcoming season after a strong performance with the Bakersfield Condors. Despite being untested in the NHL and positioned behind established goaltenders, fans are excited about his underdog journey from ECHL to AHL. Ungar earned a contract extension in June valued at $850,000, reflecting his development and potential. His noteworthy stats include a 9-2-2 record and.923 save percentage over 13 games with the Condors last season. As he prepares for the 2026-27 season, discussions among fans about his role are growing.

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Status Watch

•Connor Ungar had a 9-2-2 record with a.923 save percentage in Bakersfield.
•He received a one-year, two-way contract extension worth $850,000 in June.
•Ungar's journey includes time in lower leagues like the ECHL and U Sports.
•Fans are advocating for a larger role for Ungar in the upcoming season.
•Edmonton has other young goaltenders but Ungar remains a fan favorite.

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2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Why Oilers Fans Love For Connor Ungar

What they're saying

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You'll be hard-pressed to find another Edmonton Oilers prospect fans are more excited for than Connor Ungar. He's never played an NHL game, has spent most of his professional career in the ECHL and enters this season well behind Edmonton's established goaltenders on the depth chart, but still, he's promising
— Yahoo Sports

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