Five Team Canada players cleared of charges become eligible to sign in October, with Dec. 1 readiness on the line. Alex Formenton has already headed overseas; Cal Foote, Dillon Dube, Michael McLeod and Carter Hart are eyeing their next steps, Hart attracting the most attention as a possible Edmonton Oilers addition. Edmonton must balance a potential goaltending boost from Hart against fan backlash, plus a two-year layoff that complicates immediate contribution behind Skinner and Pickard.

Nashville’s Luke Evangelista is drifting toward a two- to three-year deal, with a missed camp shading the negotiation for both sides and a possible shift in his early role. Edmonton’s goalie situation remains unsettled; no Kostin re-engagement and no PTOs on the horizon. Carter Hart’s next destination is likely U.S.-based, while Vancouver doubles down on on-ice prep as the season looms.

Columbus and Ottawa linger in rumors, and the Oilers’ goaltending path could reshape rosters across the league. Monitor camp reports, line combos, and power-play time closely for fantasy implications across the landscape.

Columbus Blue Jackets acquire Ivan Fedotov from Philadelphia for a 2026 sixth-round pick, banking on a high-upside netminder nearing an NHL opportunity as he nears free agency after this season. Last year he appeared in 26 NHL games with a 3.15 GAA and .880 save percentage. His elite KHL résumé—2021-22 best goalie honors with CSKA and a Gagarin Cup—underscores ceiling, even as AHL/NHL transitions loom. Philadelphia gains draft capital while CBJ bets on a faster crease upgrade for fantasy value.

Fedotov’s path hinges on training camp and workload, with a one-year window on a two-year deal and imminent UFA status. Monahan’s Masterton win for CBJ adds veteran leadership in a pivot season for goaltending depth. In fantasy, monitor camp performance and potential split decisions to gauge upside in deep leagues.