Stuart Skinner worst playoff sv% since Cloutier.

[Hockeyholic]

I look at this as the easiest decision a HC can make. We know for a fact Vancouver owns Skinner. He is going to give up at least three goals. We don't know for sure this backup will be lit up. Maybe he gives you average goaltending. There is literally no downside to starting Pickard.

Skinner should not see the net this series again barring injury.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Every fanbase needs a scapegoat when their team loses and the goalie and coach are the two easiest targets.
Has Skinner been terrible? Yes.
But he’s not the only one.
How’s the Oilers vaunted additional depth doing?
How about Ceci-Nurse?
Even McDavid who feasted on LA had zero shots in the first game and no points in the third game despite playing half the game.

You can afford to bench Skinner. The backup could not possibly be worse. Maybe he only gives up two goals. Maybe he gives up five. But we know who Skinner is.

Same thing here. Would AHL guys be any worse? Worst case scenario is they are just as bad and it's breaking even seto speak.

Ceci/Nurse need to see the press box or be on the third pair.

 

[Osakahaus]

we are living in a world where CALVIN PICKARD is getting a start in a major NHL playoff game

 

[Canovin]

we are living in a world where CALVIN PICKARD is getting a start in a major NHL playoff game

Not uncommon. Silovs is a 3rd string goalie is more uncommon

 

[WetcoastOrca]

we are living in a world where CALVIN PICKARD is getting a start in a major NHL playoff game

It’s not like the coach has a lot of good options. Skinner, Pickard and Campbell.

 

[JAK]

It’s not like the coach has a lot of good options. Skinner, Pickard and Campbell.

It's not like the coach can throw the skaters playing bad defense infront of the goalie under the bus.

Goalies can be replaced, but you don't have 10 other players you can dress.

 

[Cup or Bust]

we are living in a world where CALVIN PICKARD is getting a start in a major NHL playoff game

Pickard actually played pretty well for the Oilers this season.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Pickard actually played pretty well for the Oilers this season.

None of the Oiler goalies have played well this season against the Canucks. We will see what happens tonight.

 

[Cup or Bust]

None of the Oiler goalies have played well this season against the Canucks. We will see what happens tonight.

Well I can't imagine Pickard can be worse then what Skinner has been these whole playoffs and honestly I didn't think Skinner was even that great for a lot of the regular season either.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Well I can't imagine Pickard can be worse then what Skinner has been these whole playoffs and honestly I didn't think Skinner was even that great for a lot of the regular season either.

Agreed. Neither one is a great option.

 

[nbwingsfan]

He’s a backup, made out to be as a starter. He has a .796SV% in this series and that sounds about right for what he is, a backup.

That’s not even backup stats, unless you’re counting the ECHL.

Edmonton wasting like $10M on Campbell and Nurse is killing that team

 

[JAK]

That’s not even backup stats, unless you’re counting the ECHL.

Edmonton wasting like $10M on Campbell and Nurse is killing that team

Nurse, Ceci, Campbell is $17.5m cap.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Nurse, Ceci, Campbell is $17.5m cap.

Plus Brown’s bonus of $2 million next year whether he plays or not.

 

[JAK]

Plus Brown’s bonus of $2 million next year whether he plays or not.

I thought it was $3.25m?

 

[MikeK]

Plus Brown’s bonus of $2 million next year whether he plays or not.

And Drai is entering the final year of his current contract. Serious issues coming EDM way this summer. This could very well be the last kick at it for EDM and the McDavid/Drai duo.

 

[Coffey]

And Drai is entering the final year of his current contract. Serious issues coming EDM way this summer. This could very well be the last kick at it for EDM and the McDavid/Drai duo.

THANK YOU, MR. HOLLAND/CHIARELLI

Can't wait to fall into irrelevancy again.
It was a fun few years.

 

[JAK]

THANK YOU, MR. HOLLAND/CHIARELLI

Can't wait to fall into irrelevancy again.
It was a fun few years.

Don't worry, lottery wins incoming!

 

[MikeK]

THANK YOU, MR. HOLLAND/CHIARELLI

Can't wait to fall into irrelevancy again.
It was a fun few years.

Fun but sad. There has been a lot of season success but no playoff success whatsoever. Can't believe we're almost a decade into the McDavid/Drai duo and goaltending is still a major issue. What a wasted 1-2 punch.

 

[Cup or Bust]

THANK YOU, MR. HOLLAND/CHIARELLI

Can't wait to fall into irrelevancy again.
It was a fun few years.

I am disappointed in some of the things Holland has done but he has done some good things too, maybe not enough good things though. It will be interesting to see what the new GM is able to accomplish. Obviously goaltending will have to be a focus this offseason. Who knows if they can extend Draisaitl. If not, that could change things up quite a bit as well.

 

[Coffey]

Don't worry, lottery wins incoming!

There has been a lot of season success but no playoff success whatsoever.

Eh... More successful than 66% of the league.

Oilers are top 10 in playoff wins in the last 5 years.

 

[MikeK]

Eh... More successful than 66% of the league.

Oilers are top 10 in playoff wins in the last 5 years.

No offense intended, but how many Conference finals have they been to? How many cups? Playoff winning % means jack shit.

 

[ORRFForever]

Edmonton keeps going thru goalie after goalie after goalie - saying they are the worst and they are the reason why Edmonton lose. Smith, Campbell, Skinner, Talbot...

Do you ever wonder if it's something else?...

 

[Canovin]

No offense intended, but how many Conference finals have they been to? How many cups? Playoff winning % means jack shit.

Lost to 2 previous stanley cup champs. The last year champs said we were their toughest matchup. That's gotta mean something

 

[nbwingsfan]

Edmonton keeps going thru goalie after goalie after goalie - saying they are the worst and they are the reason why Edmonton lose. Smith, Campbell, Skinner, Talbot...

Do you ever wonder if it's something else?...

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Nurse at like $5M is just fine.

The problem is how much he’s paid. Just so much wasted cap space on that roster

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

If the Oilers even had adequate goaltending in Game 3, they are winning that game. Canucks scored 3 early goals and then did absolutely nothing aside from a powerplay insurance marker.