Former NHL goalie calls out Edmonton goaltending being a major crisis
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On the latest episode from the Kevin Karius Show, former NHL goaltender Carter Hutton calls out the Oilers goalies for their latest performances that screams a change.
During the interview, Hutton explained that Calvin Pickard's seems to have taken a step back and the game has passed him by which means the safety net for the Oilers will need to look for a new goalie to help support Stuart Skinner.
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«I think something needs to change, right? And I've been a big backer of Calvin Picard. I think he's been serviceable. He's been, you know, I think he's been put in a tough situation, right? Especially we look back at last season, getting thrown in the playoffs, and he's played well, and he earned that extension.
But I think it's got to the point now where you need a guy who can carry the mail at this point. You need a guy that can, you know, in case something happens with Skinner, the way he's played. And we've seen this for a few years now, what Skinner is. The fact of the matter is he can be one of the best goalies in the league at times when he's on, and his numbers are great. But the inconsistency in his play is worrisome, and it's been worrisome now for a while.» Carter Hutton
But I think it's got to the point now where you need a guy who can carry the mail at this point. You need a guy that can, you know, in case something happens with Skinner, the way he's played. And we've seen this for a few years now, what Skinner is. The fact of the matter is he can be one of the best goalies in the league at times when he's on, and his numbers are great. But the inconsistency in his play is worrisome, and it's been worrisome now for a while.» Carter Hutton
The Oilers have been struggling as of late and have lost six of their last seven games and the trade deadline is less than 24 hours away.
Some goalies were rumored to the Oilers including Anaheim Ducks John Gibson who has been looking for a new home would be a good solution for the Oilers, but it remains to be seen if this will transpire.
Oilers preparing for last game before trade deadline
The Oilers are looking to snap out of their losing ways as they take on the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens have been a team ready to sell and there has been a history of trade between both clubs with potential trade targets.
Oilers fans will need to wait and watch to see how it all unfolds as Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman continues to work the phones in an effort to make his team better.
Source: Edmonton Journal
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