Think they need a capable backup, but when the chips are down in playoffs, teams ride one guy. Backup goalie is nowhere near as critical as they top 6 forward or top 4 dman they could put that money towards. If they can snag a solid backup for 1.5 and recoup a pick I think it makes a lot of sense, especially as he'll likely be gone in a year for nothing. Saves money, good asset mgmt.
All presumes somebody else who is not the Oilers wants him.
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