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NHL’s New EBUG Rule Explained | Edmonton Oilers News
The NHL is revolutionizing emergency backup goalies with a new rule for the 2026-27 season: teams must now sign their own dedicated EBUGs, ditching the old system of borrowing local talent. No more Zamboni drivers or junior league stand-ins—new rules bar anyone who’s ever played in the NHL or has over 80 pro games, ensuring only unproven but skilled prospects fill the role. While the Oilers are rumored to have already secured their guy, history shows EBUGs rarely see ice (just six times in a decade). It’s a move toward professionalism—even in the game’s most unlikely moments. Listen in…
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