The Edmonton Oilers should be cautious that they don’t Devan Dubnyk Stuart Skinner
Zach Laing of Oilers Nation: Bob Stauffer mentioned that the Edmonton Oilers can’t make the identical mistake with goalender Stuart Skinner as they did with goaltender Devan Dubnyk, and shifting on from him too rapidly.
“I don’t need to see Edmonton make the identical mistake that they made with Dubnyk,” Stauffer mentioned throughout an look on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast. “I feel you bought to provide Skinner an opportunity. He’s 26. He was by no means purported to be the beginning purpose for a playoff run two years in the past. Jack Campbell was purported to be the order’s primary goalie firstly of the 12 months.
He’s acquired to proceed to work on his glove. He’s acquired to proceed to work on his puck dealing with… He’s lighter, he’s faster, he has a brand new goalie coach, he has a brand new voice. Let’s see what occurs right here.”
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Skinner ought to have some leeway this season, but when there isn’t success, then it could be time for a special path, in keeping with Stauffer. If issues go effectively, perhaps he will get a long-term extension.
Cale Makar’s agent, on the Makar negotiations subsequent offseason
Each day Faceoff: Agent Brian Bartlett, when requested in regards to the upcoming Cale Makar negotiations.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
David Pagnotta: “Brian, earlier than we allow you to go, and thanks a lot for leaping on with us. Simply last item from me, how a lot you wanting ahead to these Cale Makar negotiations?
Bartlett: “That, yeah. I feel that, that parlay is completely off what we simply talked about, proper? Like, it’s gonna be one which we, I can guarantee you, Cale Makar has not spent one second serious about it but.
Pagnotta: “Yep, I imagine you,
Bartlett: “Once we see these different contracts coming down, I, I don’t know if he is aware of what three guys within the league make, proper? Like, he’s targeted on taking part in and profitable, and it’s why he’s distinctive.
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However, yeah, he’s a man that I really feel assured will get a elevate subsequent contract.
Pagnotta: “That’s honest to say.
Irfaan Gaffar: “You already know what? That’s in all probability the absolute best approach you may have answered that query, and I respect that a lot.”
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