Pre-Game Talk: Prepare your Angry Jokinen emotes for more Smiling Stu

[Cloned]

Dear McJesus in the name of all things Oily, I hope they’re wrong.

 

[MessierThanThou]

Watch Bouchard have the "worst game ever" when Stu lets in six again.

 

[MoontoScott]

How would anyone think that Skinner would give them the best chance of winning? Who are the 2 mutts and what are they barking about?

 

[Fishy McScales]

The problem is that LA has the book on Skinner and he is a very predictable goalie.

And also that he sucks.

 

[MoontoScott]

"At no point did the organization lose faith in Stuart Skinner & Skinner hasn’t lost faith in the organization. The relationship sits in great hands going forward from the news we received today."

This quote from this article sounds like his Mom and aunties have written it. Maybe Stu should get a cookie for being a good boy.

 

[Cloned]

How would anyone think that Skinner would give them the best chance of winning? Who are the 2 mutts and what are they barking about?

They called the Bowman hiring I think and also the Drai extension contract numbers. Plus some other things in the past.

 

[Oilhawks]

The problem is that LA has the book on Skinner and he is a very predictable goalie.

And also that he sucks.

‘Smiling Jack’ moment should have put to bed any thoughts of starting him again for this team

Players have been moved on for less. And it’s not like there aren’t a plethora of reasons to ditch this goalie

If he starts tomorrow, this is not a serious org, and are run by Dustbin Schwartz and “feelz”

 

[Ritchie Valens]

How would anyone think that Skinner would give them the best chance of winning? Who are the 2 mutts and what are they barking about?

Bowman & Jackson probably.

 

[MoontoScott]

‘Smiling Jack’ moment should have put to bed any thoughts of starting him again for this team

Players have been moved on for less. And it’s not like there aren’t a plethora of reasons to ditch this goalie

If he starts tomorrow, this is not a serious org, and are run by Dustbin Schwartz and “feelz”

Well what can you say.

If Oiler management is determined to jump off a bridge then ultimately all you can do is hand them a map of the river and wish them good luck upon landing.

 

[rboomercat90]

Dear McJesus in the name of all things Oily, I hope they’re wrong.

“The Oilers know Skinner gives them the best chance to win”. This is the part that drives me into a rage. So much wrong with just that sentence.

 

[ThePhoenixx]

This sounds non-smart.

 

[McShogun99]

I feel more confident with Rodrigue starting over Skinner right now.

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

"Word out of Edmonton"

Uh huh..

 

[Bring Back Bucky]

What the f***. @tardigrade81 isn’t even under consideration ? It’s a f***ing madhouse.

 

[Heavy Dee]

How would anyone think that Skinner would give them the best chance of winning? Who are the 2 mutts and what are they barking about?

We aren't winning the Cup with Calvin Pickard.

 

[Dirk Dangler]

A reset? He needs a reset? He played like ass all season and just had his opportunity for a reset being out for a number of games directly before the playoffs. Give me a break. If Skinner starts and predictably fails. It has to be the end of the Schwartz era. Right?! It has to be. If this is the case it should be the end of Knobs too. Grow a sack. Be the head coach and don’t defer to the failure of goalie coach.

 

[Dirk Dangler]

We aren't winning the Cup with Calvin Pickard.

Yes. Stuart Skinner will take us to all the glory.

 

[MessierThanThou]

We aren't winning the Cup with Calvin Pickard.

I usually like your posts, but why this negativity? We know he's better than the alternative right now and we have no other option, so what's the point of being down on the guy, especially after a win?

 

[Heavy Dee]

Yes. Stuart Skinner will take us to all the glory.

No he won't. But there is less probability Pickard can win a series like Skinner did against Dallas.

 

[Heavy Dee]

I usually like your posts, but why this negativity? We know he's better than the alternative right now and we have no other option, so what's the point of being down on the guy, especially after a win?

Not negative. I like Pickard. He just isn't an NHL starter.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Dear McJesus in the name of all things Oily, I hope they’re wrong.

You’re f***ing kidding me. Is it April 1?

 

[MoontoScott]

We aren't winning the Cup with Calvin Pickard.

But Skinner is better?

 

[Drivesaitl]

They called the Bowman hiring I think and also the Drai extension contract numbers. Plus some other things in the past.

Oh no...

 

[MessierThanThou]

Not negative. I like Pickard. He just isn't an NHL starter.

He was objectively better last night than Skinner was in his two games and even the advanced stats agree. Why not have a bit of optimism?

And I'm sorry, that Dallas series was one great performance between four implosions over seven rounds. We call that a fluke. Expecting it to happen again is insanity, especially with the clear regression Skinner has had season over season over season.

 

[Heavy Dee]

But Skinner is better?

Not by much statistically. But he has a history and that's that's all we got going for us. We are f***ed either way.

The one thing I would say, is that the team plays harder defensively for Pickard (likely because they know he is the less capable goalie).