Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner. Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Oilers' Stuart Skinner misses Monday's game due to birth of son

Originally posted on NHL Trade Talk | By Jim Parsons | Last updated Jan 27, 2025 10:55 PM ET

The Edmonton Oilers dealt with an EBUG situation as Stuart Skinner wasn’t in the goal for the team on Monday night against the Seattle Kraken. He wasn’t backing up Calvin Pickard, either.

Skinner took some time away to be with his wife while she gave birth to a baby boy.

The #Oilers have signed goaltender Tyler Palmer to an amateur tryout & the @GBHKY netminder will back up Calvin Pickard tonight vs. Seattle.

Related… congratulations to Stuart & Chloe Skinner on the birth of their baby boy! ?
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 28, 2025

The Oilers shared the great news about Stuart and Chloe Skinner having a baby on Monday. To play as a backup while Skinner suits up to be a father instead of an NHLer will be Tyler Palmer. Palmer is an amateur deal for the game and until the Oilers can make other moves to cover for Skinner while he’s away.

Palmer is a member of the University of Alberta Golden Bears. He has played 15 games for the Bears with a .912 save percentage, and he previously played in the WHL from 2021-24.

This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.

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