Speculation: What to do about goalies

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I wouldn’t be completely opposed to keeping Skinner as a backup. He’s a local guy, just had his 2nd baby. He can be better than average but he’s just so inconsistent. Lessen his workload, get a legit starter, maybe he can develop as a goalie a bit with less pressure.

Maybe he’s a bit overpaid for a backup but I do like the guy and if the rest of the team does too then he could be worth keeping around, you need 2 goalies anyway.

But then you don't have cap space to fix the top 6.

 

[InTheBox]

We could have pulled up Rodrique instead of Ryan to see what we have there. Can he be worse than the goaltending we've been getting? And do you think Buffalo would move UPL?

 

[Patch101]

We could have pulled up Rodrique instead of Ryan to see what we have there. Can he be worse than the goaltending we've been getting? And do you think Buffalo would move UPL?

Well, if there was a reasonable deal for a goalie with 1yr left, you can let Picard go knowing Rod needs a shot anyways unless said rental is a notable upgrade.

 

[BlackZer0]

Skinner has 18 games above .910, 18 games below .899 and 3 games between .900 - .909. His QS% is 51%, the average for this season is 53%. He's negative in almost all important advanced stats.

Based on the info, he's been Jackyl & Hyde this season. Only 3 games of .900 - .909 is alarming for a supposed starter.

Pickard's QS% is 63%. His advanced stats really aren't that much better or worse. But atleast he's been more consistent.

 

[GMofOilers]

Not my fault Skinner is 20W 19L

We aren’t a playoff team with not my fault in net

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Not my fault Skinner is 20W 19L

We aren’t a playoff team with not my fault in net

It's been a frustrating time around here for a lot of us, I'm glad you get to celebrate the "success" you always wanted from this team.

 

[dem]

That wrap around goal was frickin embarrassing.

That might gets you pulled in u11.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I wonder if because all the media is now crapping on Skinner it will force managements hand at all? for two reasons:

1. Skinner's confidence might be crap now.
2. If Goaltending does fail in the playoffs will management get out of this alive?

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I wonder if because all the media is now crapping on Skinner it will force managements hand at all? for two reasons:

1. Skinner's confidence might be crap now.
2. If Goaltending does fail in the playoffs will management get out of this alive?

Management doesn't care. As long as Dustin Schwartz tells them it's fine, it's fine. And they won't fire this idiot, so we're just going to spin on this hamster wheel until somebody croaks.

 

[fireantz]

We aren’t a playoff contender with this defense in front of any goaltender

 

[frag2]

We aren’t a playoff contender with this defense in front of any goaltender

Not every defensive breakdowns should be automatic goal against

 

[Soundwave]

Posted in the other thread, but applicable here too, here is Devan Dubnyk, an actual NHL goalie who knows what he's talking about breaking down some of Skinner's problems on Oilersnation:



Turn over is terrible yes, but this shouldn't be an auto goal either, Skinner is piss poor at reading plays and understanding where the real danger is.

 

[TB12]

Q: What to do about goalies?

A: Get one.

 

[ManofSteel55]

I’m cautiously optimistic that the hush hush from management on goaltending is strategic rather than real. Don’t want to throw another weight on their shoulders talking about pursuing one.

There is just no way that this management group can shrug their shoulders and ignore it. These aren’t stupid or disorganized people running the team anymore.

I'm hoping the same - that the "we aren't trading for a goalie" is being done in an effort to curb other teams holding our feet over the fire for an upgrade.

Q: What to do about goalies?

A: Get one.

Yep. It's almost time to take Old Yeller out behind the barn here.

 

[frag2]

Posted in the other thread, but applicable here too, here is Devan Dubnyk, an actual NHL goalie who knows what he's talking about breaking down some of Skinner's problems on Oilersnation:



Turn over is terrible yes, but this shouldn't be an auto goal either, Skinner is piss poor at reading plays and understanding where the real danger is.

Pretty much all HDSCA becomes a GA with Skinner