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Major Weakness in Oilers' Stuart Skinner Identified by NHL Goalie Analyst

The Oilers have high hopes that Stuart Skinner will be able to carry them to another Stanley Cup Final appearance, but one Goalie Analyst is sounding the alarm on Edmonton's netminder.

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Oilers Criticized For Breaking Hockey Code After Slash to Stuart Skinner

The Oilers are having a frustrating few games to begin the regular season, but last night they got beat by their biggest rival with no physical response.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Patrol / October 14

Mikael Backlund Lands Controversial slash on Oilers' Goalie Stuart Skinner during Battle for Alberta

Mikael Backlund, the Calgary Flames captain, landed a controversial slash on the Edmonton Oilers' goalie Stuart Skinner during last night's Battle for Alberta.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 13

Oilers Make Several Major Last Minute Line Changes After Slow Start

Moments before puck drop tonight against the Calgary Flames, the Edmonton Oilers unveiled several major lineup changes to shake up the team. According to Oilers reporter Tony Brar, Jeff Skinner has been elevated to the first line, with Nugent-Hopkins being bumped down to the second.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 13

Analytics Say Oilers Biggest Problem Is Unexpectedly Goaltending

Oilers fans are used to being extremely concerned about the goaltending, and although things may be fine, it's been a major problem through the first two games again.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 10

Edmonton Oilers Fans Boo One Coach on Opening Night

The Edmonton Oilers had an incredible season last year for which all of the coaching staff deserved praise, but fans still aren't fond of one coach. At the beginning of last night's game when the Oilers were introducing their coaching staff, everyone received a neutral or warm welcome except goalie coach Dustin Schwartz.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 10

Relax, Oilers fans: Stuart Skinner will be fine

It is stunning how many people overreact to one loss. The entire Oilers team wasn’t good enough last night in their 6-0 loss to Winnipeg. Evan Bouchard’s mishandling of the puck 70 seconds into the game that gave Mark Scheifele a breakaway from his own blueline foreshadowed how the game would go for Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10

Stuart Skinner gets painfully honest on getting pulled in Oilers’ loss to Jets

The Edmonton Oilers opened the 2024-25 NHL season as the defending Western Conference champions and have been widely considered favorites to win the Stanley Cup after last season’s disappointment.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 10

Oilers got stomped 6-0 by the Jets, prompting half of the Rogers Place crowd to leave early

After feeling the lowest of the lows from being so close yet so far away from a Stanley Cup win, all we can do is get back on the horse and hope for a better result when June rolls back around.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 10

Instant Reaction: Oilers drop season-opener for second straight year, lose 6-0 to the Jets

Coming into the season’s first game, you had to wonder whether the Oilers would be their early 2023-24 selves, or the team we saw in the Stanley Cup Finals.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

NHL Rumors: Senators, Flames, Stars, Oilers, Bruins

In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators aren’t rushing a deal for Linus Ullmark. Meanwhile, could the Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames make for good trade partners?

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6

Swayman Deal Spells Trouble for Oilers and Future Skinner Contract

The Edmonton Oilers don’t have to worry about a contract extension for goaltender Stuart Skinner for at least two seasons. That said, the eight-year deal Jeremy Swayman just struck with the Boston Bruins is not ideal news for the Oilers when it comes to predicting what Skinner’s next contract could look like.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 4

Stuart Skinner should start for Team Canada at the Four Nations Faceoff

The NHL announced the Four Nations Faceoff during the All-Star break last year. Now, we are five months away from puck drop on the inaugural event. The four nations — Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States — have all announced six players who will represent them at the tournament.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / October 4

Thin Line Between Jubilation, Despair in Stanley Cup Final Displayed in New Series

There is rarely such a fine line that is drawn between glory and despair as was on display in this year’s Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Skinner Talks Mental Growth and New Mindset Ahead of Oilers’ Season

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner debuted a fresh new look in Monday’s preseason matchup against the Seattle Kraken. But his gear isn’t the only thing that’s changed about the starter.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 26

Skinner shelled as Oilers drop another pre-season game

Stuart Skinner wanted to get into the Oilers crease. He hoped to face some NHL shots as the team jaunted two provinces east to Manitoba, squaring up with the Winnipeg Jets for the Oilers’ fourth pre-season game, and boy, did he, as the team fell 6-1.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

Stuart Skinner Entering Make-or-Break Season as Oilers Goaltender

There has been a lot mentioned about the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup aspirations over the past couple of seasons, and it seems like when the conversation turns to the Oilers’ biggest weakness, almost every finger gets pointed in the direction of the defence.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 26

Evaluating Stuart Skinner’s Performance in the 2023-2024 Season

The Edmonton Oilers have undergone numerous roster changes this offseason, but one position that has remained stable is goaltending. Stuart Skinner, the Edmonton native, is entering his third full NHL season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 26

Edmonton Oilers’ Stuart Skinner: Rising Star or Question Mark?

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner is entering his third full NHL season, seeking redemption. Despite his brief career, having started just 118 games, he has already compiled impressive stats.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 21

Stunning stat shows how Oilers goalie has played his best in crunch time

The goalie has been a big part of the Oilers' ability to play back into the Stanley Cup Final by backstopping them to wins in Games 4 and 5, stopping 61 out of 65 shots.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 16

Takeaways from Oilers' Game 4 win in Stanley Cup Final

Despite plenty of opportunities, the Oilers offense had been snake-bitten for most of the series heading into Game 4. However, the goals finally came on Saturday, eight to be exact.

Oilers crush Panthers in Game 4, stay alive in Stanley Cup Final

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Oilers cruise in Game 4 to stay alive in Stanley Cup Final

Oilers crush Panthers in Game 4, stay alive in Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers forced a Game 5 in the Stanley Cup Final via a dominant win over the Florida Panthers.

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McDavid in Game 4 win over Panthers

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 14

Stuart Skinner needs to be better to save Edmonton Oilers’ season

The chips are down, and the Edmonton Oilers season will be on the line on Saturday night. It is time for their goaltender to step up. Following a 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers find themselves on the brink of elimination, and could see Lord Stanley’s Cup paraded around on their own ice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 7

What Stuart Skinner will the Oilers get in the Stanley Cup Final?

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final is quickly approaching and a ton of the spotlight for the Edmonton Oilers is directly on their crease. Stuart Skinner has had an up-and-down postseason and has battled his way through the struggles, to help secure the Oilers a berth in the Cup final.

Edmonton Oilers News / Canucksarmy / May 18

Oilers starting Stuart Skinner in game six vs. Canucks is a bold move with minimal upside

As you’ve likely read by now, the Edmonton Oilers plan to start Stuart Skinner for game six at home against the Vancouver Canucks tonight. Call it a coach’s