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Post-Game Talk: Can we leave Stu in a California Closet?

Tarus said:
RNH wouldn't even go in the top 10 if they redrafted it now. All the scouts loved him at the time(Colorado basically stated it was "RNH and everyone else" in their behind the scenes draft war-room at the time, man they lucked out not getting the first overall), but it was all based on the belief that he'd put on weight and transform his junior tier powerplay specialist game into a dominant playmaking NHL pivot. Of course, that never happened, and it looks silly in hindsight that anyone thought that a timid, low motor person and player like RNH would ever reach those heights.

For all of Mcdavid's accomplishments, the carry job he did for RNH's career after Hall and Eberle were unceremoniously punted out of town might be the most astonishing.
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Those first three #1s were probably the three weakest draft years in 20+ years. Fortunately, though, those players being mid got us McDavid. So if RNH was any better we probably don't get the big prize.

RNH just doesnt elevate. Happy to hide in the shadows while others put in the work. Scared of contact just like Pooshart.

We might as well punt him to 4C at this point because he's entered his manny malhotra days (without the faceoff acumen)
 
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Cloned said:
Don’t feel sorry for him.

He gets paid handsomely to be a hockey professional and the least he could do is take his craft a little more seriously. I’m not saying he needs to be Mr. Serious like Toews was or a fitness freak like MacKinnon is, but at least train properly to refine what skills you have and keep your playing weight at a certain number so that you have the agility and quickness to play your position properly.

And maybe don’t laugh when your team is down 4 goals in a playoff game because you couldn’t stop a beach ball.
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The same goes for RNH btw.

Train properly during the offseason FFS. OK, so you’re never going to be built like Drai or fast like McDavid. So work with what you have. Practice your release so that you don’t have to f***ing dust it off for 2 seconds before shooting. Try to improve your stops and starts so that you can get to loose pucks faster and change directions quicker.

Don’t just be complacent with your game.
 
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Patch101 said:
At no point have I argued that he's a starter. My point here is that's he a backup. Not much difference between him and Pickard, and therefore I don't think it'll matter much who's in net.

My point here is, A, we need one, and if Stu is the backup. I'm ok with that.

and B, we don't have option so we better adjust defensively if we have any chance here.
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I think the big difference is that the team has clearly quit on Skinner and hasn't on Pickard.

The difference in effort level and attitude when the two play is stark.
 
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Faelko said:
It’ll be interesting to see what team shows up for game 3. They look cooked to me but I tend to be a bit pessimistic…lol.
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I feel you on this one. I’m an eternal pessimist when it comes to the Oilers.

Too many times have they let me down over the decades…
 
iCanada said:
I think the big difference is that the team has clearly quit on Skinner and hasn't on Pickard.

The difference in effort level and attitude when the two play is stark.
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I think it's also easier for them to know what would probably go in on Pickard. With Skinner he can let in just about any shot at just about any time, though usually on the first eight shots or less. He doesn't "lock it down" until the team is already behind by two goals or more, constantly forcing the team to play from behind right away. I can't even imagine how aggravating that must be for the players on the ice.

The fact that most of this board save for the most disgruntled of Stu Simps wanted us to stick with Pickard, even after Skinner returned, should indicate that he's a steadier presence in net. I certainly feel less anxiety when watching him play.
 
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MessierThanThou said:
I think it's also easier for them to know what would probably go in on Pickard. With Skinner he can let in just about any shot at just about any time, though on the first eight shots or less. He doesn't "lock it down" until the team is already behind by two goals or more, constantly forcing the team to play from behind right away. I can't even imagine how aggravating that must be for the players on the ice.

The fact that most of this board save for the most disgruntled of Stu Simps wanted us to stick with Pickard, even after Skinner returned, should indicate that he's a steadier presence in net. I certainly feel less anxiety when watching him play.
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I prefer Pickard but I also think Pickard isn’t even a backup on most NHL teams. Guys a competitor and his teammates like him but he’s limited.
 
Drivesaitl said:
What other org would give this fool 36 playoff games. my lord.
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Oilers media uses Skinners playoff experience as a plus. Like yeah he has experience but it’s mostly a disaster.

Not his fault he was put in this position before he was ready but I think it’s about to be time to just cut ties and move on altogether from Stu.
 
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Patch101 said:
Listening to Knobs post-game was gross.

No system change needed, just elevated play.

Did you watch the game my guy? You gatta adjust.
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The worst part was when he said he's still listening to the goalie coach and will consult with him about who starts next game. It is beyond reason that a) Dustin is still employed and b) that a HC would actually still value anything that he says. Truly one of life's great mysteries.
 
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bellagiobob said:
The worst part was when he said he's still listening to the goalie coach and will consult with him about who starts next game. It is beyond reason that a) Dustin is still employed and b) that a HC would actually still value anything that he says. Truly one of life's great mysteries.
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Dustin Schwartz can f*** off any single day now.
 
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The return of Kane was kind of like that last Tyson fight.
:(

Still glad he's back. Time to take control at home.

Start Picard. Swap Skinner for Arv.
 
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FiveFourteenSixOne said:
Watch the goaltending in the COL/DAL series and holy f*** there is no chance this team can get by either of them with Skinner.

Watching those two guys move around in the crease is beautiful.

Almost like comparing Kristi Yamaguchi vs. a first year Tim Bits kid.
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Skinner out dueled Ottinger, where is that guy?
 
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