This in from Oilers insiders Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now and TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, firm statements that it’s now or never for Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, that’s got to soon demonstrate he’s ready to step up as Edmonton’s No. 1 goalie or there will be change. Article content
Skinner was solid for almost all of Edmonton’s first game against Calgary, save for one terrible moment where he failed to clear a puck and Calgary forward Blake Coleman popped it in the net. Article content Article content
Said Rishaug on Oilers Now: “They’re going to let it ride here with Skinner for a little bit. There’s a new voice in his ear working with him at the goaltending coach position. Looks like he’s made some changes in the off season.
“They’ve committed to seeing what they have for a chun