Hey there! I just read that article about the Oilers and Stuart Skinner, and I have to say, I completely agree with the points made. Trading Skinner right now would be a huge mistake for the Oilers.
First off, his cap hit is incredibly manageable, especially in a salary cap world where every dollar counts. At $2.6 million, he’s a bargain compared to many goalies out there, and the Oilers need that flexibility as they navigate contracts for stars like Draisaitl and Bouchard.
Also, let’s not forget that Skinner has shown he can bounce back from a rough start. His performance during that historic winning streak last season was nothing short of phenomenal. Goalies can be inconsistent, and bringing in a new one could just add more uncertainty to the mix. The last thing the Oilers need is to gamble on a new netminder who might not perform any better than Skinner.
And honestly, the Oilers have bigger fish to fry. They need to focus on solidifying their blue line rather than making a hasty move in goal. A top-four defenseman should be their priority, and trading Skinner could jeopardize that.
What do you think? Do you see any potential trades that could actually benefit the Oilers without losing Skinner?
Hey there! I just read that article about the Oilers and Stuart Skinner, and I have to say, I completely agree with the points made. Trading Skinner right now would be a huge mistake for the Oilers.
First off, his cap hit is incredibly manageable, especially in a salary cap world where every dollar counts. At $2.6 million, he’s a bargain compared to many goalies out there, and the Oilers need that flexibility as they navigate contracts for stars like Draisaitl and Bouchard.
Also, let’s not forget that Skinner has shown he can bounce back from a rough start. His performance during that historic winning streak last season was nothing short of phenomenal. Goalies can be inconsistent, and bringing in a new one could just add more uncertainty to the mix. The last thing the Oilers need is to gamble on a new netminder who might not perform any better than Skinner.
And honestly, the Oilers have bigger fish to fry. They need to focus on solidifying their blue line rather than making a hasty move in goal. A top-four defenseman should be their priority, and trading Skinner could jeopardize that.
What do you think? Do you see any potential trades that could actually benefit the Oilers without losing Skinner?
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