This day on September 27
Acquired: Dean Hopkins (1985) Sebastien Bisaillon (2006)

Happy Birthday To: Leia, Sedated, Oilfanforever!!

F.A.Q. Terms of Use F.A.Q. F.A.Q.
Members Members   Search Search     Register Register   Login Login   Home Home
 Oilers » Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
Switch to flat viewSwitch to nested viewCreate a new topicSubmit Reply
 Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks [message #794113 is a reply to message #794094 ]
Mon, 08 November 2021 22:36 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
K.McC#24  is currently offline K.McC#24
Messages: 2834
Registered: March 2004
Location: ALBERTA

2 Cups

Adam wrote on Mon, 08 November 2021 11:01

Mike wrote on Mon, 08 November 2021 10:56

Skookum Jim wrote on Mon, 08 November 2021 13:47

K.McC#24 wrote on Mon, 08 November 2021 09:18

nullterm wrote on Mon, 08 November 2021 02:34

If I'm Holland, I'm making calls about a goalie. Smith already had a injury history and Kosk can't keep this up for long with out at least some relief. If not an equal or upgrade.

Maybe Fleury could be had from the imploding Hawks.


I've got questions this year about Fleury's 5 hole. It's busted in the open position.



Yeah I saw the game highlights vs. Winnipeg.. yikes.. I was previously thinking that Fleury might be a good add at the deadline.. after those high lights.. it was more like "careful what you wish for" .. he looked like a sieve.. if he'd been in an Oilers jersey most would be running him out of town..

For reference.. Fleury's save percentage is currently 0.881


I really don't understand why we don't give Skinner at least one or a few games. It's not like we're going from prime Hasek or Price down to Skinner.

I do want Holland to be on the lookout for an upgrade in goal, but not before seeing what we have here already. Who knows, maybe he comes in and is our 2019 Jordan Binnington.




Watching him in his one game last year trying desperately to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, I really doubt Stuart Skinner is the answer.

That said, we know from past experience that when over-played, Koskinen's performance can see a sharp decline. If Smith is still hurt, then at some point Koskinen needs a rest.



Given the record and what's at stake in November, there is zero reason for Tip to run the wheels off Koskinen or even approach that.....or any of his skaters for that matter. If anyone on the club has demonstrated the need for load management, it's Koski.



Send a private message to this user  

Read Message Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: Adam on Sun, 07 November 2021 20:39
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: inverno76 on Sun, 07 November 2021 22:38
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: nullterm on Mon, 08 November 2021 02:34
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: Adam on Mon, 08 November 2021 09:05
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: clutchlikeeberle on Mon, 08 November 2021 11:01
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: Adam on Mon, 08 November 2021 11:14
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: CrudeRemarks on Mon, 08 November 2021 11:40
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: K.McC#24 on Mon, 08 November 2021 10:18
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: Skookum Jim on Mon, 08 November 2021 10:47
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: Mike on Mon, 08 November 2021 10:56
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: Adam on Mon, 08 November 2021 11:01
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: Mike on Mon, 08 November 2021 11:46
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: Adam on Mon, 08 November 2021 12:18
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks 
By: K.McC#24 on Mon, 08 November 2021 22:36
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: Adam on Mon, 08 November 2021 10:58
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: Adam on Tue, 09 November 2021 13:50
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: CrusaderPi on Tue, 09 November 2021 13:55
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: Adam on Tue, 09 November 2021 14:21
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: welcometotheOC on Tue, 09 November 2021 14:29
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: jds308 on Tue, 09 November 2021 14:25
Read Message Re: Shore injured; Out 4-6 weeks
By: CrusaderPi on Tue, 09 November 2021 15:00

Previous Topic:Pregame: Edmonton @ Detroit (Game #11)
Next Topic:Review: NY Rangers @ Edmonton (Game #10)
Oilers NHL Minors Speculation For Sale 



Copyright © OilFans.com 1996-2022.
All content is property of OilFans.com and cannot be used without expressed, written consent from this site.
Questions, comments and suggestions can be directed to oilfans@OilFans.com
Privacy Statement


Hosted by LogicalHosting.ca