Oilers’ Skinner in Line for Vezina Trophy Winning Season Rupert McDonald | October 21, 2024 The 2023-24 season was a big one for Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner. It marked his first year at the NHL level where, at the very least, everyone knew he…
McDavid Says Skinner Is Reason Why Oilers Are in Stanley Cup Final Brian Swane | June 4, 2024 Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final will see the Edmonton Oilers battle the host Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on Saturday (June 8). With a…
Oilers Coach Knoblauch Must Make Choice: Pickard or Skinner Brian Swane | May 16, 2024 Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch might have made the toughest decision of his career on Tuesday (May 14), when he elected to start goalie Calvin Pickard instead of Stuart Skinner…
Knoblauch Sends Subtle Shot at Skinner After Game 3 Loss to Canucks Jesse Courville-Lynch | May 13, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers took an unfortunate Game 3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks at home on Sunday (May 12) night and now find themselves down 2-1 in the series. The…
Connor McDavid Seized the Day in Oilers’ Game 2 Dale Bochon | May 11, 2024 Carpe Diem. Sh*t or get off the pot. Less talk/more action. These all apply to the way Connor McDavid grabbed the moment and never let go in Game 2 of…
Oilers/Canucks Series Will Be Decided by Goaltending Dale Bochon | May 8, 2024 In a second round Stanley Cup playoff series featuring stars such as Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Quinn Hughes, and Elias Pettersson, the difference between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks…
Oilers’ Skinner Silences Doubts With Great Play in Wins vs. Kings Brian Swane | April 30, 2024 After the first two games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, no Oilers player was under more pressure than Stuart Skinner.…
Oilers & Skinner Need Bounce-Back Performance vs. Kings in Game 3 Michael Golden | April 26, 2024 After dominating in Game 1, the Edmonton Oilers faced a setback in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings, who evened the series with an overtime win. Now at 1-1…
Oilers Should Avoid Trading for Jordan Binnington This Offseason Jesse Courville-Lynch | April 9, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers are preparing to make a deep playoff run this season, but one of their biggest question marks heading to the season’s conclusion is their goaltending. Stuart Skinner…
Celebrating Calvin Pickard’s Remarkable Season With the Oilers The Old Prof | April 8, 2024 Calvin Pickard is having a standout season with the Edmonton Oilers, and if any NHL goalie has earned their shot, it’s Pickard. His rise is a story marked by the…
Calvin Pickard – An Inspiring Story for the Oilers in 2023-24 Dale Bochon | March 16, 2024 Everybody loves a great story where a guy comes out of nowhere, against all odds, to emerge victorious or to redeem himself. Great sports movies like Rocky, Rudy, Cinderella Man…
Stuart Skinner’s Role in the Oilers’ 16-Game Winning Streak The Old Prof | January 30, 2024 As the Edmonton Oilers embarked on an impressive 16-game winning streak, goaltender Stuart Skinner emerged as a linchpin in their success. In this post, I’ll retrace Skinner’s remarkable journey through…