Did Edmonton wait too long to pull Skinner?

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

One more before this forum is done but did the Oilers hold off too long on pulling Skinner? There was about 75 seconds remaining in the game when the call was made.

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[Viqsi]

Any earlier likely would have meant either 3+ minutes of empty net for the Panthers to aim at, or pulling him when the Oilers didn't have solid possession.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Any earlier likely would have meant either 3+ minutes of empty net for the Panthers to aim at, or pulling him when the Oilers didn't have solid possession.

That's the trade off for three minutes of extra man advantage for one of the most dangerous offensive teams

 

[Hank Plank]

Much bigger mistake was playing McDrai when they were running on fumes.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Much bigger mistake was playing McDrai when they were running on fumes.

It's the finals. Burn the fumes if it means winning.

 

[Viqsi]

That's the trade off for three minutes of extra man advantage for one of the most dangerous offensive teams

Perhaps. I guess it's just important to note that it wasn't an easy matter of "they should have pulled him with two minutes to go".

 

[SomeDude]

It's the finals. Burn the fumes if it means winning.

It didn’t.

 

[Albatros]

They were certainly too tired to get anything done anymore, it'd have invited even more criticism if (likely) unsuccessful, but the Oilers should have sent more fresh players out.

 

[Playmaker09]

Any earlier likely would have meant either 3+ minutes of empty net for the Panthers to aim at, or pulling him when the Oilers didn't have solid possession.

There were multiple opportunities with an offensive zone faceoff around the 5-7 minute mark.

They could've pulled him, get their top unit out for 1-2 mins. If there's a faceoff you put him back with the second unit, then repeat later when they're rested.
You even get a commercial break somewhere in there.

They could've played an extra 40 minutes of 5v5 and not scored on a Florida team that was 9-0 this playoffs with a lead in the 3rd. Needed to make something happen.

 

[thebestnic]

Bigger issue was having Rnh-Foegele being double shifted because they had nothing to throw out there aside from Mcdrai + Hyman

 

[lawrence]

Wouldn't have made a difference. The 6 guys oiler guys were gased as hell.

 

[MessierII]

Bigger issue was having Rnh-Foegele being double shifted because they had nothing to throw out there aside from Mcdrai + Hyman

The Janmark Henrique Brown line was arguably the best line in the finals and scored the only goal of the night.

 

[thebestnic]

The Janmark Henrique Brown line was arguably the best line in the finals and scored the only goal of the night.

They played 12 minutes so tell that to your coach I guess because that's fourth line minutes on most team

 

[MessierII]

They played 12 minutes so tell that to your coach I guess because that's fourth line minutes on most team

4th lines don’t play 12 minutes lol. Last game of the year down a goal they put it in the hands of the stars is what it is. They didn’t get it done.

 

[pi314]

I’ve been pulling my goalie since I was 13. Never a bad time.

 

[thebestnic]

4th lines don’t play 12 minutes lol. Last game of the year down a goal they put it in the hands of the stars is what it is. They didn’t get it done.

Yah Mcdrai played a ton which is fine, but every other shift it felt like they didn't have any option to keep the momentum/possession going. From what I remember they played mostly Janmkark-Rnh-Foegele in the last 10 minutes

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Should have had Janmark and co out at the end, Draisaitl was being helped up on strings and McDavid was wiped

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

According to Nick Kypreos, the 2nd goal Skinner let in was a muffin.

 

[D1az]

I'm agreeing with anyone saying it wouldn't have made a positive difference given how tired the Oilers' top guys were.
I don't remember when I've last seen the entire lineup on the ice look that tired.
The cramping must have been on a different level.

 

[ShootIt]

IMO they should of pulled him in conjunction when McDavid+Leon jumped on the ice for the final stretch. If that was at 3 minutes left, do it.
McDavid was gassed by the time Skinner was pulled.

 

[sepHF]

there was an o-zone faceoff with about 3:40 left where they had McDavid and Draisaitl out there, I said to myself they should run the 3rd line and try to force a faceoff to get them some rest and then pull the goalie. But its definitely risking wasting a bunch of time

McDavid pulled that move off on Florida to assist the Perry goal 2:20 into his shift, so he can still make plays when he's had a long shift. Those are the best players on the team so I get Knoblauchs logic there

 

[InfinityIggy]

It's the finals. Burn the fumes if it means winning.

Problem was the fumes were used up by the time the Oilers pulled Skinner.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Should have had Janmark and co out at the end, Draisaitl was being helped up on strings and McDavid was wiped

Man if there is anyone on that team who boosted his value hitting free agency, it's Janmark.

Dude was a lion out there - and the only one to get one past Bob. What a playoff run he had.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Man if there is anyone on that team who boosted his value hitting free agency, it's Janmark.

Dude was a lion out there - and the only one to get one past Bob. What a playoff run he had.

He was fantastic - would have score in that last minute or died trying I’m sure

 

[D Wakaluk]

A couple of seasons too late...

And they still got the best Skinner can offer in the finals. AND they still were only a one post away from winning the whole thing.

Imo Edmonton botched the last 3-4mins. The top guys were dead tired