Post-Game Talk: Ugly way to go into a break

[Soundwave]

What’s hilarious is that an old ass Talbot has a better save % than Skinner. Our team is excellent offensively and relatively well defensively yet our goalies are the Achilles heel. Upgrade that f***ing net.

Talbot is actually a good goalie. Always has been. I would take him back even now no questions asked. He had one bad season here and the management group handed the team over to Koskinen like a bunch of goofs.

 

[Sanchez]

Sportsnet Central had a stat posted and it had Skinner with one of the worst save % in the league in the first period! This screams to get a goalie by the trade deadline

 

[McAsuno]

Talbot is actually a good goalie. Always has been. He had one bad season here and the management group handed the team over to Koskinen like a bunch of goofs.

And then the media ran Koskinen out of town. Meanwhile dogshit good ol Canadian boy in Skinner sieves on a regular basis, and it’s been crickets from the media morons until now. Thank God Bob said what he said. If I’d have to hear one more f***ing time about the oilers not having a problem in goaltending, I’d be drowning in liquor.

Sportsnet Central had a stat posted and it had Skinner with one of the worst save % in the league in the first period! This screams to get a goalie by the trade deadline

Yep, this one. He’s f***ing shit.

 

[Oilhawks]

And then the media ran Koskinen out of town. Meanwhile dogshit good ol Canadian boy in Skinner sieves on a regular basis, and it’s been crickets from the media morons until now. Thank God Bob said what he said. If I’d have to hear one more f***ing time about the oilers not having a problem in goaltending, I’d be drowning in liquor.



Yep, this one. He’s f***ing shit.

Koskinen had the infamous frying pan, but he played behind a much more porous defense and I seem to recall he stole more games than this fraud ever did

Honestly might be the most overrated goalie to ever play for this team

 

[Soundwave]

And then the media ran Koskinen out of town. Meanwhile dogshit good ol Canadian boy in Skinner sieves on a regular basis, and it’s been crickets from the media morons until now. Thank God Bob said what he said. If I’d have to hear one more f***ing time about the oilers not having a problem in goaltending, I’d be drowning in liquor.



Yep, this one. He’s f***ing shit.

It's honestly amazing they keep fighting back, that type of number would break a lot of teams always having to come back.

 

[belair]

This is the best defense / systems the team has had in those 30 years. Surely a goalie can do better than the pile of mediocrity they get out of these two?

Is it? I remember the '06 team being very stingy at the top of its game. And the depth was a big part of its success over the long term. Even last season, that roster doesn't get past Dallas without the PK going gangbusters.

I don't think this team is playing at the level it did in the playoffs last season. And i think that it's lacking that youthful exuberance that Broberg, Holloway, McLeod and Foegele provided at different points.

The goaltending isn't necessarily something that's going to fix itself by throwing another guy in the role. Even if you throw all your eggs into that one basket.

 

[McAsuno]

Koskinen had the infamous frying pan, but he played behind a much more porous defense and I seem to recall he stole more games than this fraud ever did

Honestly might be the most overrated goalie to ever play for this team

Skinner makes me miss watching DOD goalies in net like Viktor fricken Fasth.

It's honestly amazing they keep fighting back, that type of number would break a lot of teams always having to come back.

They shouldn’t have to keep fighting back with this sieve in net. It’s a recipe for disaster. No excuses for Skinner.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

only caught bits and pieces of the game but rough way to go into the long break
Skinner need to be better as per usual
Bouchard dumb as always
McDavid not as sharp as needed, can't wait for this stupid 4 Nations to be over

Oilers will still win the division IMO but have to stew until the end of Feb

 

[belair]

Talbot is actually a good goalie. Always has been. I would take him back even now no questions asked. He had one bad season here and the management group handed the team over to Koskinen like a bunch of goofs.

One bad season is all it takes. Especially when that one season contains a dozen games where the guy lets in the first shot of the game.

 

[McAsuno]

Is it? I remember the '06 team being very stingy at the top of its game. And the depth was a big part of its success over the long term. Even last season, that roster doesn't get past Dallas without the PK going gangbusters.

I don't think this team is playing at the level it did in the playoffs last season. And i think that it's lacking that youthful exuberance that Broberg, Holloway, McLeod and Foegele provided at different points.

The goaltending isn't necessarily something that's going to fix itself by throwing another guy in the role. Even if you throw all your eggs into that one basket.

I’d rather give it a f***ing shot rather than do the same old rotten egg routine of a goaltender in Skinner.

Even without the former players you mentioned, the Oilers are still a top tier team.

 

[Soundwave]

Is it? I remember the '06 team being very stingy at the top of its game. And the depth was a big part of its success over the long term. Even last season, that roster doesn't get past Dallas without the PK going gangbusters.

I don't think this team is playing at the level it did in the playoffs last season. And i think that it's lacking that youthful exuberance that Broberg, Holloway, McLeod and Foegele provided at different points.

The goaltending isn't necessarily something that's going to fix itself by throwing another guy in the role. Even if you throw all your eggs into that one basket.

And yet this is probably the best record the team has had at this point of a season since like 1987 or something.

Broberg and Holloway gone are Jackson's fault.

We've also played a shit ton more hockey this year due to this 4 Nations Tournament needing extra time.

This season we've played 55 games through Feb 7th, last year we hadn't played our 55th game until Feb. 24th ... that's like a 2 week difference of missing rest, on top of the fact that we're coming off a Cup Finals that went well into June last year on top of that.

 

[Dan Kelly]

The only way the Oilers play the avs is if its in the first round.

The avs are like the oilers used to be, a 1 line team.

Get a competent goalie and they arent a worry at all.

The fact that they can come back against teams like the Avs and Leafs gives me hope at least !!

Sportsnet Central had a stat posted and it had Skinner with one of the worst save % in the league in the first period! This screams to get a goalie by the trade deadline

How about Saros from Nashville? Signed to a long and expensive contract but having an awful season there. Stu + for Jusse ?

 

[GMofOilers]

20 W 17L for not my fault Skinner, send him on waivers

Sportsnet Central had a stat posted and it had Skinner with one of the worst save % in the league in the first period! This screams to get a goalie by the trade deadline

Hes the worst goalie in the league

 

[Leonardlizard]

You guys are in panic mode... We have Perry and Draisaitl it'll be fine.

 

[Norwegianoiler]

Worst game I’ve seen McDavid play

Since the last game before this one. He's on a skid.

 

[Jumptheshark]

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[TopShelfGloveSide]

What’s hilarious is that an old ass Talbot has a better save % than Skinner. Our team is excellent offensively and relatively well defensively yet our goalies are the Achilles heel. Upgrade that f***ing net.

Imagine that Talbot behind Knobs system / this team.

 

[Burnt Biscuits]

And then the media ran Koskinen out of town. Meanwhile dogshit good ol Canadian boy in Skinner sieves on a regular basis, and it’s been crickets from the media morons until now. Thank God Bob said what he said. If I’d have to hear one more f***ing time about the oilers not having a problem in goaltending, I’d be drowning in liquor.



Yep, this one. He’s f***ing shit.

That's a bad stat, but which goalie have we had in the Schwartz era that has been good in the 1st period?

 

[brentashton]

We want an upgrade on either of them, Skinners buddy. Chillax. Your boy sucks ass. Pickard plays lesser teams, but he still looks better.


Have to add OilerMcLord to the SKinner Dream Team Defense team. Don't know if this one is Shapiro? Cochran? Kardashian? Sheck? Bailey?

This is the type of defense this Swiss Cheese needs in net.

“Even if he can’t save with his mitt, you must acquit”.

 

[Mr Positive]

Is it? I remember the '06 team being very stingy at the top of its game. And the depth was a big part of its success over the long term. Even last season, that roster doesn't get past Dallas without the PK going gangbusters.

I don't think this team is playing at the level it did in the playoffs last season. And i think that it's lacking that youthful exuberance that Broberg, Holloway, McLeod and Foegele provided at different points.

The goaltending isn't necessarily something that's going to fix itself by throwing another guy in the role. Even if you throw all your eggs into that one basket.

The frustrating thing about the team's inaction about goaltending is that we don't need to put all our eggs in that basket. Most are suggesting getting a value addition. Another thing there is that Seravelli says almost no one is looking for a goalie. Every playoff team is getting better goaltending than we are, and I'd argue every team in the league is (but really that first point is plenty reason to start caring about goaltending). There are lots of possible additions we can make, and not much competition from other trade suitors

Most of all, the point about goaltending not fixing itself with a new goalie is very arguable. Plus that statement could be made about any addition. Getting Rantanen doesn't necessarily wake up our top six offense and pp. But, the media fawns over itself having fun with that one. Our defense and forwards don't really need an addition. Sure, the more, the better but how does this logic not apply to goaltending? And yet all the speculation is to load up on players that just crank up the depth

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Over 4 xGF for the Avs last night for the advanced stats crowd. Yeah goaltending wasnt good enough but how many players would you say had a great game? They turned the puck over way too often and looked slow compared to MacKinnon and Makar. McDavid and Bouchard, their counterparts, looked bad by comparison. Credit to Cale and Nate, they ran our show. Fire Dustin Schwartz.

 

[MoontoScott]

Sportsnet Central had a stat posted and it had Skinner with one of the worst save % in the league in the first period! This screams to get a goalie by the trade deadline

Louie won't like that. Every time Stu makes a save you would think that Louie won the lottery.

 

[FlameChampion]

Holy s-

I was wondering what it was I knew it was bad. Surprised it’s not worse honestly.

Some people always talk about his save percentage in games 4-7.

What about his save percentage in games 1-4?

He has problems starting seasons, games, playoffs etc. Combine that with his his mobility and athleticism.

Oilers would be foolish to not be looking at upgrading their tandem going into the playoffs in my opinion.

 

[frag2]

The frustrating thing about the team's inaction about goaltending is that we don't need to put all our eggs in that basket. Most are suggesting getting a value addition. Another thing there is that Seravelli says almost no one is looking for a goalie. Every playoff team is getting better goaltending than we are, and I'd argue every team in the league is (but really that first point is plenty reason to start caring about goaltending). There are lots of possible additions we can make, and not much competition from other trade suitors

Most of all, the point about goaltending not fixing itself with a new goalie is very arguable. Plus that statement could be made about any addition. Getting Rantanen doesn't necessarily wake up our top six offense and pp. But, the media fawns over itself having fun with that one. Our defense and forwards don't really need an addition. Sure, the more, the better but how does this logic not apply to goaltending? And yet all the speculation is to load up on players that just crank up the depth

It just has to be a league average goalie and we'll be fine. But f'n Skinner sewers the team within the first 5 shots. If the forwards aren't scoring in bunches, this team is doomed

 

[frag2]

Over 4 xGF for the Avs last night for the advanced stats crowd. Yeah goaltending wasnt good enough but how many players would you say had a great game? They turned the puck over way too often and looked slow compared to MacKinnon and Makar. McDavid and Bouchard, their counterparts, looked bad by comparison. Credit to Cale and Nate, they ran our show. Fire Dustin Schwartz.

Players will always turn pucks over. I mean they handle the puck all the time. A goalie is expected to make a save or 2....or 3.

Skinner can barely do that

Bouch was trash. McD was trash.

But Skinner was an even bigger piece of trash.

Also, time to F off with the Arvidsson on top line experiment. He's not a top 6 player at the moment - he's no better than Yamo was after his head got knocked off. And his positioning on the ice is eerily similar to Yakupov