Ken Holland's mistakes costs the team yet again in Oilers losing streak
It's becoming clear that the goaltending situation with the Oilers is becoming dire. The expectations for this team alright at all time high this year as they were pegged to be a favorite for the Stanley Cup.
Even though this season is less than three months old the team has undergone some extraordinary changes including a coaching change and inconsistent play.
But the goaltending continues to come up as the main concern for them. Tonight against the New York Islanders, the Oilers lost 3-1 but it's the statistics coming from Stuart Skinner that are shocking to say the least.
To let in three goals on 18 shots is just unacceptable and whether it's due to fatigue for playing too many games or poor defence, Skinner has to play better in order to stabilize this team so they can get back to their winning ways.
It almost seems unfair to Skinner to put all of this on his shoulders when general manager Ken Holland felt it was right to give Jack Campbell $5 million a season as he was expected to be the starter. It's clear he can't even get his career going in the AHL and has left the Oilers in quite a bind. The responsibility of this issue lays squarely on Holland, who despite clearly knowing the goaltending was a problem heading into this season, refused to make a move. At this point, it's measurable that it's costing the Oilers a playoff spot.
Unless Holland can come up with some kind of solution quickly and find a capable goaltender at a reasonable price then I expect a new general manager next season.
| POLL | ||
Would you trade the Oilers best prospect and a 1st rounder for a capable goalie? | ||
| Yes, Do whatever it takes | 456 | 78.5 % |
| No, Wait till the offseason and free agency | 125 | 21.5 % |
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