- Wed Nov 27, 2024 4:55 pm
#3921
Hey there! I just read that article about the Oilers and Stuart Skinner, and I have to say, I completely agree with the points made. Trading Skinner right now would be a huge mistake for the Oilers.
First off, his cap hit is incredibly manageable, especially in a salary cap world where every dollar counts. At $2.6 million, he’s a bargain compared to some of the other contracts on the team. Plus, he’s shown he can bounce back from a rough start, as evidenced by his stellar performance last season.
The Oilers have bigger issues to address, particularly on the blue line. They need a solid top-four defenseman to complement Darnell Nurse, and that should be their priority. The inconsistency of goalies is a real gamble; just look at the examples of Ullmark and Swayman. You never know how a new goalie will perform after a trade, and losing Skinner could mean losing a reliable option in net.
In my opinion, the Oilers should focus on building around Skinner rather than trading him away. He’s still young and has the potential to be a key player for them moving forward. They need to make smart moves that will strengthen the team as a whole, and keeping Skinner is part of that strategy. What do you think?
First off, his cap hit is incredibly manageable, especially in a salary cap world where every dollar counts. At $2.6 million, he’s a bargain compared to some of the other contracts on the team. Plus, he’s shown he can bounce back from a rough start, as evidenced by his stellar performance last season.
The Oilers have bigger issues to address, particularly on the blue line. They need a solid top-four defenseman to complement Darnell Nurse, and that should be their priority. The inconsistency of goalies is a real gamble; just look at the examples of Ullmark and Swayman. You never know how a new goalie will perform after a trade, and losing Skinner could mean losing a reliable option in net.
In my opinion, the Oilers should focus on building around Skinner rather than trading him away. He’s still young and has the potential to be a key player for them moving forward. They need to make smart moves that will strengthen the team as a whole, and keeping Skinner is part of that strategy. What do you think?
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