It was on the evening of Oct. 12, 2016, when the Edmonton Oilers officially played their first NHL game at their current home, Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton.
As the Edmonton Oilers have continued to evaluate the goaltending market, it’s becoming clearer what the team is looking to do. Rumours have swirled about the team making changes after falling in the Stanley Cup Final, where the team’s goaltending was a letdown.
After a big win in Carolina on Saturday to snap their losing streak, the Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place for the first time since February 7th with the hopes of continuing their success over the Anaheim Ducks.
Mikko Koskinen’s career was full of twists and turns, from being drafted by the New York Islanders in 2009 to becoming a key goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
A former Edmonton Oilers goaltender has officially retired from playing hockey to work as a Finnish player agent. Mikko Koskinen seemed to be a possible star goaltender in the NHL started when the New York Islanders, drafted him 31st overall in 2009.
Former Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen has reportedly decided to retire from professional hockey according to Timo Kunnari of Iltalehti. Koskinen, who spent the last two seasons with HC Lugano of the Swiss National League, played four seasons in Edmonton donning the Blue and Orange.