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Adam wrote on Mon, 18 January 2021 18:34

Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 18 January 2021 17:15

CrudeRemarks wrote on Mon, 18 January 2021 17:37


With a time machine and hindsight, Can Talbot is still the best Oiler goalie in recent memory. Too bad Chia locked us in on Koskinen.


Absolutely, though I also remember our pitchfork media members souring on him. I think.


Lots in here too.

Worth remembering that Talbot, despite a miserable start to his last season in Edmonton, had better stats than Koskinen in their last month together. The Oilers bizarrely let Chiarelli sign a goalie long-term in his last week in the position, and then traded Talbot straight up for a backup they didn't use and didn't try to keep for no good reason despite the fact he was the better goalie.

The thing that I find challenging is that Koskinen is only marginally younger, and didn't have much of a track record before that season, and even in that season started hot but was struggling when he was signed to the extension.

All that is old mistakes though. I'm more concerned with Holland twice choosing Mike Smith as his guy in the two years he's been here. Looking at his history as a GM, Holland hasn't often put much stake in having a high end goalie. I think that could be an issue - because mediocre goalies could squander seasons for us during what should be our window (read: NOW).


I’m inclined to believe Tippett is a key cog in the Mike Smith as an Oiler experience.



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