Oilers Stanley Cup hopes on shoulders of Stuart Skinner
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Edmonton Oilers fans know goaltender Stuart Skinner was the backbone to their Stanley Cup run and will be if the team will complete their unfinished business.
He was the reason why they defeated the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final with a 34 save clinching and six, yet was also the cause for the boys losing game 7 allowing a softie to Sam Reinhart, in a 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers.
Yet the 25 year-old gives them hope they'll strike the right balance on both sides of the puck.
Skinner, who signed a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension last December, is a big part of this equation.
Skinner, who signed a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension last December, is a big part of this equation.
PRIMARY ASSIST FOR STUART SKINNER AS HE CLEARS THE PUCK OUT OF THE CREASE AND FINDS DARNELL NURSE FOR THE ENG 🤯
He became the netminder after Jack Campbell's struggles in 2023, that forced him into the AHL for good and eventually a buyout before signing with the Detroit Red Wings.
Comparing Skinner to Oettinger, Swayman, Hill, Samsonov and other goalies of similar age. And why Skinner is trending down a very good path for the Oilers.
With stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the Oilers have the offense, but the question has always been do they have the defense? The penalty kill set a modern record with 34 straight in the postseason, but a shaky Skinner was the difference between the cup and devastation. Edmonton is hoping Skinner can live up to his contract.
Source: Fan Recap
Edmonton Oilers' Fate Tied to $7.8 Million Goalie's Performance
Edmonton Oilers' Fate Tied to $7.8 Million Goalie's Performance
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21 JUILLET | 142 ANSWERS Oilers Stanley Cup hopes on shoulders of Stuart Skinner Do you believe Stuart Skinner is the long-term answer for the Edmonton Oilers between the pipes? | ||
| Yes | 64 | 45.1 % |
| No | 78 | 54.9 % |
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