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 inverno76
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Registered: September 2005
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| nullterm wrote on Tue, 16 September 2025 09:56 |
| Adam wrote on Mon, 15 September 2025 16:36 |
| Jay wrote on Mon, 15 September 2025 14:20 |
| Kr55 wrote on Sun, 14 September 2025 15:39 |
well, looks like we're getting nothing new. There is some good news though, the oilers media is trying to sell that Skinner is a whole new man this season. Apparently shedding weight is a brand new concept that he just discovered this summer to try to improve his game.
Caleb Kerney @CKerneyWriter
Bob Stauffer on how Stuart Skinner has looked during #Oilers captain skates (Oilers Now Sept 12, Stan Bowman section)
"Stuart Skinner looks completely different. He looks quicker, more agile, and, when you see him up close, it’s obvious he’s dropped some weight."
#LetsGoOilers
7:10 AM · Sep 14, 2025
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Skinner finally bringing some consistency. He didn't just look lazy moving around in his crease - he apparently carried that mindset into his off ice habits and routine as well.
Who could have predicted being in shape might be helpful. Not sure I trust a guy who is just figuring this out after getting pulled in like half of his playoff games to this point. Skip dessert every now and then.
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We hear this same thing every year with goaltenders. Anyone remember how "dialed in" Jack Campbell looked in camp according to all the Oilers scribes? A month later and his NHL career was over.
Skinner's had lots of good moments in his time here. He just sucks when the chips are really down. His confidence in a couple optional skates is probably not a useful data point.
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His problems were never physical. They were mental and skill. One bad goal and he falls apart confidence wise. Or being wildly out of position. Or some other misplay.
For the amount of money and responsibility on his shoulders, he better have spent his entire dawn til dusk summer in front of a bunch of tennis ball launchers with the glove blocker stick, with Rocky training montage music playing.
Between still depending on Skinner and Sportsnet price jacking, I’m not renewing to watch hockey this season. Don’t hate the guy, but I’m not investing in his ability to stop the puck when it counts. And with McDavid… it REALLY counts.
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I’d argue this. Not saying it wasn’t between the ears, but if he was not in physical shape and it hurt his play, it’s reasonable to believe that might make him mentally fragile.
Confidence is everything and if he can get across the crease faster it could be a game changer. Not 100% convinced, but this is better than status quo.
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