How? Full NTC.Are you guys looking to move Jeff Skinner's cap hit?
How? Full NTC.Are you guys looking to move Jeff Skinner's cap hit?
Are you guys looking to move Jeff Skinner's cap hit?
I feel like the tide turned in the last stretch of games, I think they're going to give him more opportunity the rest of the way.He has a NMC. I am sure the Oilers would like to move on from him. I doubt he wants to move especially to a non playoff team. Not sure how many playoff teams are lining up for him.
Just been a weird year. He hasn’t got much opportunity here. Hes been fairly productive compared to several of our other wingers considering his lack of opportunity. Knoblauch doesn’t like his game, which is fine but I don’t understand why they signed him in the first place if they didn’t have a plan for him.
I feel like the tide turned in the last stretch of games, I think they're going to give him more opportunity the rest of the way.
Verbeek would have seen lots of Savoie. If he is the ask for Gibson 50% retained you need to pull the trigger.
So you saying Skinner was Team Canada 4 Nations caliber, eh?Canadian NHL goalies, 2024-25 save percentage (minimum 25 starts):
Logan Thompson – .921
Darcy Kuemper – .919
Mackenzie Blackwood – .917
Cam Talbot – 906
NHL AVERAGE – .902
Adin Hill – .900
Stuart Skinner – .900
Sam Montembeault – .897
Jordan Binnington – .897
I am actually glad he didn't get picked. He would have a breakdown there after getting pumped. It's good for him that he didn't go.So you saying Skinner was Team Canada 4 Nations caliber, eh?
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Taking Montenbault in the 4 nations team instead of Logan Thompson. Or Bennington instead of basically anyone… was crazy lolCanadian NHL goalies, 2024-25 save percentage (minimum 25 starts):
Logan Thompson – .921
Darcy Kuemper – .919
Mackenzie Blackwood – .917
Cam Talbot – 906
NHL AVERAGE – .902
Adin Hill – .900
Stuart Skinner – .900
Sam Montembeault – .897
Jordan Binnington – .897
Oleksiuk is a close secondI sure hope not, he's the least physical "big guy" I've seen in a while.
That is why it is a joke lol. LT is insane this year. It's not best on bestTaking Montenbault in the 4 nations team instead of Logan Thompson. Or Bennington instead of basically anyone… was crazy lol
Why? Just play the hot goalie. It's not like Skinner is being paid to be a starter. Gibson mentoring and pushing Stew is what we need.There does seem to be more than a bit of smoke, so I could see your source being right
The biggest thing I think is if 1) they convince Gibson to ride 1A/1B with Skinner (rather than being handed the reigns completely), and if not 2) where would Skinner go if Gibson wants to be the bonafide starter?
That could end up stalling / killing any potential deal too
Maybe, I've seen a lot more physical play from him.Oleksiuk is a close second
Skinner also has a better playoff record than players like Saros and Gibson who are sub .500 and have been in the league for much longer.Skinner has done pretty good, especially for a guy who’s still so early in his career. 19 playoff wins in 2 years as the teams starter, I think Bob is the only goalie in the league with more in that time.
He’s #4 on the Oilers all time playoff wins list. Fuhr, Ranford, Moog, Skinner.
Worst argument on the planet.Skinner also has a better playoff record than players like Saros and Gibson who are sub .500 and have been in the league for much longer.
Agreed, it's technically true, but in the same way that Chris Osgood has won more Stanley Cups than Dominik Hasek...but you know.Worst argument on the planet.
It never truly is though. there are always execs. that have personal issues with players so they don't pick them or they try to big brain everything and leave off deserving players because of idiotic things like "there's no role for that player on this team". or the reverse and add players that have no business near a best on best because of "intangibles"Seth Jones is overpaid like Nurse, but the guy is not a terrible player.
That is why it is a joke lol. LT is insane this year. It's not best on best
Team Defensive Rankings: via NaturalStatTrick:Some more nerdy stats for you ladies and gentleman
Today's edition of Stu and another goalie vs Top Teams: Karel Vejmelka:
Vejmelka vs Winnipeg .926 (Stu was .615)
Vejmelka vs Dallas; Last Game: .897 & First Game: 905 (Stu was .870 vs them)
Vejmelka vs Washington; Last Game: .938 & First Game: .818 (Stu had an .786)
Vejmelka vs Colorado; Last Two Games:.958 & .943 & First Game: .808 (Stu's last game vs COL: .750, Game previous: .880, First Game: .964)
Vejmelka vs Florida .935 (Stu vs Florida .786)
Vejmelka vs Toronto .914 (Stu vs Toronto .857
Wow.
Consistency:
Vejmelka (34 GP) Games AT or Under .870: 8; Games under .800: 0
Skinner (37 GP) Games AT or Under 870: 13; Games under .800: 5
GSAx:
Vejmelka (minimum 20 Games) - GSAx: 15; GSAx per 60: 16
Skinner (minimum 20 Games) - GSAx: 35; GSAx per 60: 35
Why? Just play the hot goalie. It's not like Skinner is being paid to be a starter. Gibson mentoring and pushing Stew is what we need.
If a goalie comes in here and doesn’t think they can take the goalie job away from Skinner, I don’t want them.I agree, I’m just saying that because apparently Gibson wants to move to be a starter, so if he feels like he’s not going to be, he may not waive
This also how I feel. 100% Cyc.If a goalie comes in here and doesn’t think they can take the goalie job away from Skinner, I don’t want them.
I have a reliable NHL source who thinks slight upgrade at best.I don't know what the argument is here guys...
Gibson is 10x the goalie Skinner is.
Is his name Dustin?I have a reliable NHL source who thinks slight upgrade at best.
To me it’s become “WE NEED A STARTING GOALIE!!!” followed by hearing Gibson would waive for Edmonton, “NOT THAT STARTING GOALIE!!”.I don't know what the argument is here guys...
Gibson is 10x the goalie Skinner is.