BLOG: Oilers acquire Talbot
by Chris Wescott / Edmonton OilersIn their second trade of the 2015 NHL Draft, the Oilers got the goaltender they’ve been searching for. Edmonton flipped the 57th, 79th and 184th overall picks to the NY Rangers, in exchange for Cam Talbot and the 209th selection.
Following last night’s first round, Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli said there were a couple goaltenders available via trade and that Edmonton would continue to have discussions. Those talks heated up about five picks into the second round when Chiarelli approached the Rangers table and took their GM Glen Sather aside for a talk.
Following that chat, Oilers Assistant GM Bill Scott later approached the table and he, along with a representative of the Rangers, submitted the trade card.
Talbot has a small sample size in the NHL, but he has posted good numbers. During the 2013-14 season, Talbot posted a record of 12-6-1 with a 1.64 goals-against average and .941 save percentage. He added three shutouts. This season, Talbot played 36 games and had a record of 21-9-4. He posted a 2.21 GAA, a .926 save percentage and five shutouts.
Talbot, 27, made his NHL debut on October 24, 2013 against Philadelphia. He made 25 saves on 27 shots for a .926 save percentage. His first NHL shutout came four games later against Montreal.
Talbot is listed as 6’3’’ and 195 pounds. He is a native of Caledonia, Ontario.
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T | OT | SO | GA | SA | Sv% | GAA | Min |
| 2005-2006 | Hamilton Red Wings-OPJHL | 35 | 21 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 87 | 2.55 | 2,046 | |||
| 2006-2007 | Hamilton Red Wings-OPJHL | 28 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 57 | 2.08 | 1,644 | |||
| 2007-2008 | University Of Alabama In Huntsville-CHA | 13 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 322 | 4.63 | 583 | ||
| 2008-2009 | University Of Alabama In Huntsville-CHA | 24 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 65 | 700 | 2.95 | 1,320 | ||
| 2009-2010 | University Of Alabama In Huntsville-CHA | 33 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 85 | 2.61 | 1,958 | |||
| 2009-2010 | Hartford Wolf Pack-AHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .727 | 9.70 | 19 | |
| 2010-2011 | Connecticut Whale-AHL | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 62 | 570 | .902 | 2.84 | 1,308 | |
| 2010-2011 | Greenville Road Warriors-ECHL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 63 | .921 | 2.46 | 122 | |
| 2011-2012 | Connecticut Whale-AHL | 33 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 81 | 935 | .913 | 2.61 | 1,865 | |
| 2012-2013 | Connecticut Whale-AHL | 55 | 25 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 136 | 1,668 | .918 | 2.63 | 3,105 | |
| 2013-2014 | Rangers | 21 | 12 | 6 | - | 1 | 3 | 33 | 560 | .941 | 1.64 | 1,211 |
| 2013-2014 | Hartford Wolf Pack-AHL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 171 | .924 | 2.49 | 314 | |
| 2014-2015 | Rangers | 36 | 21 | 9 | - | 4 | 5 | 77 | 1,038 | .926 | 2.21 | 2,095 |
| NHL Totals | 57 | 33 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 110 | 1,598 | .931 | 2.00 | 3,306 |
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | SO | GA | SA | Sv% | GAA | Min |
| 2005-2006 | Hamilton Red Wings-OPJHL | 14 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 52 | 3.46 | 903 | ||
| 2006-2007 | Hamilton Red Wings-OPJHL | 19 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 51 | 2.46 | 1,243 | ||
| 2010-2011 | Connecticut Whale-AHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24 | .917 | 3.13 | 38 |
| 2011-2012 | Connecticut Whale-AHL | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 327 | .939 | 2.10 | 571 |
| 2013-2014 | Rangers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | .846 | 2.61 | 46 |
| NHL Totals | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | .846 | 2.59 | 46 |