Post-Game Talk: Skinner with the shut- PSYCH!

[CanadasTeam99]

Vancouver's possession metrics are Chicago level bad when Quinn Hughes isn't on the ice. If he doesn't return to action very fast the Canucks aren't making the playoffs.

Of course, if they miss it probably means Calgary makes it so I'm not sure that's even a win.

He did return in Montreal with some splints or something on his hand lol. THat is how desperate they are. No rest for his hand.

 

[Louis Cypher]

If it wasn't for Picard Stu wouldn't have...

Great team game. Adam 8-1 on the dot and 2 goals!

 

[OilerTyler]

By my calculations Stu's save percentage should be over 1.00 by March

 

[FlameChampion]

So the knights never lose . Annoying

They supposedly have one of the easiest schedules left. Its going to tough for them to lose the division.

 

[brentashton]

Skinner was great last night, no question. The C word is the big thing though. A Plan B is still required until he proves he doesn't need the training wheels.

I would (and have previously) agree.

By my calculations Stu's save percentage should be over 1.00 by March

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It’s like a speedometer…it wraps after .999. So, no bueno.

 

[Stoneman89]

Not too shabby

It's obviously great, but the only problem is that Vegas is right there with them. Just can't seem to pick up any ground on those assholes.

By my calculations Stu's save percentage should be over 1.00 by March

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He's 10-2-1 with a .929 save percentage in his last 13 starts. Not too shabby.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

It's obviously great, but the only problem is that Vegas is right there with them. Just can't seem to pick up any ground on those assholes.


He's 10-2-1 with a .929 save percentage in his last 13 starts. Not too shabby.

Yeah that's been tough, but it's still good they're taking care of their end.

 

[Drivesaitl]

A day later. Well, no cups were ever won in January but it seems the team is gelled as a contender. Seems like only Vegas, Wash, or Winnipeg could give us any problems now. When team is on seems like we get the result.

Surprising to me how good the team is playing together. But then I do think this is the best coaching the Oilers have had since the underrated Ronnie Low. A litmus test for how good coaching staff are is to look at D incoming, specifically. If they're finding gold, like the club has with Emberson than it seems to say something about the coaching, schemes, buy in etc. Time after time last night its enjoyable to see how possession dominant the team is, and with all the lines having some of that. But even without the puck the attention to detail, the contesting plays, the positional play, sticks in lanes, limiting mistakes. KK and Coffey really have this team on yet another role.

On micro levels I was always thrilled we got Henrique. Just an added supreme skill player we can put anywhere in the lineup. Surprised as well how well Emberson and Pods have fit in. A lot of skill in the lineup. Even adding Kapanen for cheap gives us another player that can step in, and surprisingly can track up or down the lineup.

Still want Booch to stop exploding and for Nurse to stop finishing around his own net... perfect deflection Nurse. yikes.

 

[Dieseloil]

Not one person mentioning Bouchard’s bantam level giveaways? The weak link.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Why won’t the knights and kings not ever lose?

Because of double negatives like this.

Something wrong with the polarity.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Not one person mentioning Bouchard’s bantam level giveaways? The weak link.

No tons of people are, this just isn't true.

He had a rough night and really needs to clean them up, but to write him off is dumb.

 

[Drivesaitl]

It’s crazy having that record and barely gaining ground on Vegas

Crazy as it is we've actually lost a bit of ground on Vegas in last 10 or dozen games or so. Vegas are 9-1. Oilers 7-2-1. Actually 18pts to 15 over time frame.

I don't mind it. Both teams will have worse segments. But I like when teams are tracking each other up the standings. It makes the clubs have to be better. If its easy you don't improve.

 

[Shanahanigans]

Loved the Skinner-Rico-Hyman line. Been hard on Henrique this season so it's only right I give him props, he was excellent last night. I'm not sure how long Brown lasts on the top line, but giving Henrique a fast, skilled forechecking winger like Hyman complements his skill really well. Team keeps on rolling and not missing a beat.

 

[Ibanez]

Not one person mentioning Bouchard’s bantam level giveaways? The weak link.

Oh it’s been mentioned

No tons of people are, this just isn't true.

He had a rough night and really needs to clean them up, but to write him off is dumb.

I don’t think people want to get rid of him (I certainly don’t). His play is just woof though. Needs to clean his game up

A day later. Well, no cups were ever won in January but it seems the team is gelled as a contender. Seems like only Vegas, Wash, or Winnipeg could give us any problems now. When team is on seems like we get the result.

Surprising to me how good the team is playing together. But then I do think this is the best coaching the Oilers have had since the underrated Ronnie Low. A litmus test for how good coaching staff are is to look at D incoming, specifically. If they're finding gold, like the club has with Emberson than it seems to say something about the coaching, schemes, buy in etc. Time after time last night its enjoyable to see how possession dominant the team is, and with all the lines having some of that. But even without the puck the attention to detail, the contesting plays, the positional play, sticks in lanes, limiting mistakes. KK and Coffey really have this team on yet another role.

On micro levels I was always thrilled we got Henrique. Just an added supreme skill player we can put anywhere in the lineup. Surprised as well how well Emberson and Pods have fit in. A lot of skill in the lineup. Even adding Kapanen for cheap gives us another player that can step in, and surprisingly can track up or down the lineup.

Still want Booch to stop exploding and for Nurse to stop finishing around his own net... perfect deflection Nurse. yikes.

Everytime bouch does something at the opposing blue line I clench my butt cheeks.

He doesn’t have the speed to cover up his propensity for mistakes lately

 

[oobga]

I would (and have previously) agree.


It’s like a speedometer…it wraps after .999. So, no bueno.

Needs to be bonus points awarded if he scores goals

Not one person mentioning Bouchard’s bantam level giveaways? The weak link.

Patiently waiting for playoff Bouch.

 

[Dieseloil]

Oh it’s been mentioned


I don’t think people want to get rid of him (I certainly don’t). His play is just woof though. Needs to clean his game up


Everytime bouch does something at the opposing blue line I clench my butt cheeks.

He doesn’t have the speed to cover up his propensity for mistakes lately

You get it. Bouchard could make a smart play, but 90 % of the time he doesn’t. This isn’t Orr or Coffey, he’s slow and a coaster which is a bad combination. This behaviour will cost us in the playoffs where bonehead mistakes are magnified. I get that the majority here love the guy and when he’s playing well it’s a real treat IN The OPPONENT’S END. He’s a dumpster fire anywhere else.

 

[brentashton]

Needs to be bonus points awarded if he scores goals


Patiently waiting for playoff Bouch.

Lol. That’s 5D bottom 6 scoring!!

 

[oobga]

You get it. Bouchard could make a smart play, but 90 % of the time he doesn’t. This isn’t Orr or Coffey, he’s slow and a coaster which is a bad combination. This behaviour will cost us in the playoffs where bonehead mistakes are magnified. I get that the majority here love the guy and when he’s playing well it’s a real treat IN The OPPONENT’S END. He’s a dumpster fire anywhere else.

Did you miss the last playoffs? Or the one before? Bouch stepped up big time in both. The year before too when Barrie lost the PP spot


I think Bouch is choking a bit under the pressure of the contract year. Lucky for him so is Dobson. And Dobson probably blows the doors off with a contract before him.

 

[Canovin]

For a Dman that's going to be costing 10M+, Bouchard can very nonchalant. It's like he needs to be screamed at to push the pace. That's the difference between him and a guy like Makar. Both dman are prone to mistakes but Makar has a constant motor. We are lucky to have Bouchard on the team but man, it's going to be tough to live up to that 10M+ deal.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

For a Dman that's going to be costing 10M+, Bouchard can very nonchalant. It's like he needs to be screamed at to push the pace. That's the difference between him and a guy like Makar. Both dman are prone to mistakes but Makar has a constant motor. We are lucky to have Bouchard on the team but man, it's going to be tough to live up to that 10M+ deal.

Very fair observation and I agree.

 

[FlameChampion]

A day later. Well, no cups were ever won in January but it seems the team is gelled as a contender. Seems like only Vegas, Wash, or Winnipeg could give us any problems now. When team is on seems like we get the result.

Surprising to me how good the team is playing together. But then I do think this is the best coaching the Oilers have had since the underrated Ronnie Low. A litmus test for how good coaching staff are is to look at D incoming, specifically. If they're finding gold, like the club has with Emberson than it seems to say something about the coaching, schemes, buy in etc. Time after time last night its enjoyable to see how possession dominant the team is, and with all the lines having some of that. But even without the puck the attention to detail, the contesting plays, the positional play, sticks in lanes, limiting mistakes. KK and Coffey really have this team on yet another role.

On micro levels I was always thrilled we got Henrique. Just an added supreme skill player we can put anywhere in the lineup. Surprised as well how well Emberson and Pods have fit in. A lot of skill in the lineup. Even adding Kapanen for cheap gives us another player that can step in, and surprisingly can track up or down the lineup.

Still want Booch to stop exploding and for Nurse to stop finishing around his own net... perfect deflection Nurse. yikes.

I think the biggest hurdles for this team are Vegas and Florida.

Whether Florida can get there for a third year I don’t know.

I’m not sure which team scares me in the Central if any. Oilers have terrible luck with Minnesota in the regular season but not sure if it would translate to playoffs. I personally don’t see them surviving 2 rounds through the Central.

I think Vegas is going to be a problem though. I think it would be nice if Edmonton could finish first and let LA/Vegas grind it out. But I’m not sure how plausible that is. Vegas has a pretty easy schedule and they don’t lose to bottom feeders much. Vegas having an easier first round and Edmonton going through LA again aint great for the long term.

 

[Zerotonine]

Well, it beats the Skinner skeptics having an orgasm when he has a bad game.

BTW, here's his goals against since November 23rd per game and the Oilers have the top save percentage in the entire league in this timeframe btw

2
1
1
2
1
3
6
2
1
4
1
2
0

2s and 1s being the dominant numbers.

Now, I've seen a lot of Skinner sucks posts in that time period despite the actual numbers painting a different story. It's not like this was his 1st good game of the year, just about every one has been good in the last month and a half so I think the reason why some folks are "orgasming" over his game last night is because they've been having to hear incessantly for a long time now about how much he sucks so it's a counter to all of that.

With that said, Skinner does have his inconsistencies (as just about every NHL goalie has in this now higher scoring league), he has athletic flaws and the team in front of him does help to limit chances but he's been a good goalie the past 2 seasons and has been a good goalie the last month and a half, one of the best in the league in that timeframe for that matter, so it should be acknowledged as much as it should be acknowledged when he sucks.

Sure those numbers look good at a glance. But the sad part is despite those numbers you show. Skinner is still ranked 39th in save percentage and 34th in GAA. So he is right at the bottom for nhl starting goalies unfortunately

 

[Dieseloil]

Did you miss the last playoffs? Or the one before? Bouch stepped up big time in both. The year before too when Barrie lost the PP spot


I think Bouch is choking a bit under the pressure of the contract year. Lucky for him so is Dobson. And Dobson probably blows the doors off with a contract before him.

I’ve watched playoffs since before you were born. The past doesn’t matter, the time is now. His offensive numbers were never the issue although he misses the net like no one’s biz. We are in win now mode and if he thinks he’s worth anywhere near 10 it’s pathetic. Contract year is when the pros play like pros.

 

[foshizzle]

Outletting pucks is part of his job. Not giving up breakaways is another.

So he single-handily gave away breakaways? How many times did he get the puck out of the zone so the team would not have to play defence. How many times did he have the puck going right back into the offensive zone in the neutral zone? How many times did he deny zone entry? Like you said- out letting the puck is one part of his job.

 

[McHelpus]

They supposedly have one of the easiest schedules left. Its going to tough for them to lose the division.

It's January and it seems like the division is already in place.