This in from former NHL grinder Matthew Barnaby and former NHL GM Brian Burke: the Edmonton Oilers problem is more than goaltending, it’s the team’s awful defensive play.

Both Barnaby and Burke spoke out following Edmonton’s 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, with Barnaby labelling the Oil’s defensive play “absolutely putrid” and breaking down the mistakes on three of Dallas’ first period goals against Edmonton in an on-line video. Article content Article content

Said Barnaby: “If we want to know why the Edmonton Oilers stink right now, yeah, goaltending, gotta get a save, but it’s much more than that.” Article content

Watch this if you want to see why the Edmonton Oilers stink!!! My breakdown 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/kCYgbfUJKv — Matthew Barnaby (@MattBarnaby3636)

See Full Page