it looks like that entire Buffalo team had a drop in their numbers from the year before, Skinner was a PPG guy in 22/23
I have always liked Skinner. He would be a beast in our top 6. We have talked about having a trigger man and he is definitely one.
Look up Jeff Skinner and suspended.
NHL fans just need to be more willing to accept dead cap.
He could replace Kane too maybe… the physicality part anyways. In terms of tough guys he’s a true alpha in this league, isn’t he?
I’m not really sure he’s overly soft though. He has also never had an opportunity to show if he can take his game to another level.
Though what does this have to do with where they are now? Over the last three years with a tight cap the Oilers have won more playoff games than any team but Florida. There is no reason that they cannot remain a contender if they retain most of the current roster.
We need players who can play. Jeannot is pressbox material these days. If Kane demands a trade. Just sign Debrusk and be done with it
We also still need any enforcer element if Kane isn’t up to the task. Or if it just makes more sense to have 2.6M in that role instead of 5M.
McDavid and Drai are already slowing down physically. It's clear as day. McDavid is slower even before the injury. I don't know how many more years they have left in their prime. I'm not sure some of you guys are comfortable with 16M for McDavid and 14M for Drai and still call it a discount. That's insanity. Broberg and Holloway won't be cheap for much longer. Look at how much Bouchard is going to make? He went from 1M to 9M in 3 years and he has warts.
Not singling you out Mcjadeddog, as there are quite a few that are mostly blaming Stew for the parade being postponed for another year. I wasn't happy that he let in the game winner, he should have had that one, Kulak had to cover the pass as they gave up a 3x2 to start. Drai almost made the backcheck. But we seem to always have a goalie that will give up a bad goal in more games than not. But our superstars and their buddies Nuge, Hyman and Bouchard didn't get a fkn point in the game. For the most part they didn't do much in the final series. Yes there were some injuries but I'm sure that every team does.
I'm interested to see that for the finals, will still be off as there were two high scoring games for them.
Seravalli mentioned that Henrique was willing to take less to win at this point in his career. I hope that's more accurate reporting. Pagnotta is basically a step above Eklund half the time.
I don’t mind Carrick but he’s doesn’t add much really either. We’re going to need a 3C and 4C if Henrique isn’t back. I personally think McLeod is more of a winger.
That 3 on 2 wasn't dangerous at all. 2 of our players were covering 2 of Florida players, leaving Skinner to challenge Reinhart's shot. That shot Skinner should have had if he was closer to the post as there no was danger on Skinner's right side.
Yeh I’m good if he’s gone or back. I’d like to think that some of that 1st round value we sent away converts to a longer term stay though for one of the guys. But whatever, if there’s better options out there than Carrick then just do that.
It was dangerous. Kulak gave up his gap, Ceci and Kulak decided to cover the same guy. Reinhart, the 3rd best goal scorer in the Leafue walked in with time and space and picked a spot.
