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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 10
How Stuart Skinner can achieve his lofty goals for the 2025–26 season
More often than not, Edmonton Oilers Foaltender Stuart Skinner bears the brunt of criticism when the team isn’t playing well. Sometimes it’s richly deserved, like early in the 2024–25 season when he had a save percentage in the .860s.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 6
Stuart Skinner & Peter Aubry: The Goaltending Test That Will Define the Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are standing at a crossroads as the 2025–26 NHL season kicks off. Everyone knows the team’s big offensive stars will show up. But what about the goalie?
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 5
‘I want to set the bar high’: Stuart Skinner on working with new goalie coach, aiming to play for Team Canada, and more
Quietly this off-season, the dirt that Edmonton Oilers goalie coach Dustin Schwartz had on owner Daryl Katz reached its statute of limitations. The longest serving coach on the team’s staff – not an impressive boast, I grant you – was relieved of his duty.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 4
Skinner Makes Ambitious Statement Ahead of Oilers’ Camp
Despite talk about how fit he is to be the starter this coming season, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner isn’t hiding from expectations heading into the 2025–26 campaign.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 4
Oilers Goaltending Not Good Enough to Win Stanley Cup
The Edmonton Oilers needed one big save in double overtime of Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final and they never got it. Instead, Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand scored the game-winner on a breakaway on Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner that should have been stopped.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 4
Thoughts from Leon Draisaitl and Stuart Skinner; Observations from Oilers Captain’s Skate
The Edmonton Oilers held an informal Captain’s Skate on Thursday. I try not to make too many observations about how players look, since it’s an informal skate followed by a non-contact game of shinny.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 1
Trading Stuart Skinner Would Be the Oilers’ Biggest Mistake
Every NHL offseason is accompanied by a flood of trade rumours and suggestions, and this summer, some of the loudest chatter has centred on the Edmonton Oilers‘ goaltending situation.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 31
The 2025–26 Battle of Alberta Could Come Down to the Goalies
The Battle of Alberta? There’s nothing like it. The intensity, the noise from the crowd, the history—from brutal fights on the ice to gut-wrenching playoff moments—it’s the kind of rivalry that lives and breathes in Western Canada.
Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / August 25
Edmonton Oilers Could Make Massive Goalie Move
With the Edmonton Oilers falling short in the Stanley Cup Final once again, the front office has a lot of pressure on it heading into next season. Despite the Oilers taking a 1-0 lead in the series, Edmonton couldn't get ove thte hump and crumbled when the lights were brightest.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24
Trade Watch: Oilers Could Make Bold Move in Goal Before Deadline
The Edmonton Oilers are bracing for what could be a major shake-up in goal. On the DFO Rundown podcast, insider Jason Gregor hinted strongly that a change is coming, saying, “I’ll be surprised if after the trade deadline…the same two goalies are in Edmonton in Pickard and Skinner.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23
'He’s Only 26': Former Oiler with Valid Point on Imminent Skinner Trade
Goaltending in Edmonton comes with pressures few players ever face — and Stuart Skinner, despite all of his faults — has handled them better than many expected.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 21
An $18M Gamble That Could Pay Off Big for Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers are facing a pivotal decision in goal — one that could define their playoff strategy for 2026 and potentially set them up in the years to come.
Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 21
Oilers Goalie Shakeup Coming? Jason Gregor Makes Bold Trade Deadline Guarantee
NHL insider Jason Gregor made a bold guarantee on the DFO Rundown, stating that it's inevitable that either Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard will be gone next year.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 21
NHL players with the most to prove for 2025-26 season
Some players have already solidified themselves as superstars, and others are still finding their way.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 21
Oilers’ Fan Support Could Dictate Stuart Skinner’s Season
Being a goalie in hockey is quite the thankless job. When you win games, it’s often credited to the players providing the offence, or perhaps the outstanding efforts of a defenceman.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 18
Oilers’ Stuart Skinner drops truth bomb on coping with consecutive Finals losses
It’s been months since the Edmonton Oilers had another heartbreaking experience in the Stanley Cup Final for the second year in a row and against the same team.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 17
‘I’m really excited to be back’: Stuart Skinner looking to stay fresh as Oilers start preparations for next season
It’s been a tough two seasons for the Edmonton Oilers, suffering back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses to the Florida Panthers. And in the process, it’s offered the team plenty of learning experiences — and Stuart Skinner is no different.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16
Bold Trade Idea Sends Skinner Out Before Big Extension
As Connor McDavid’s future looms over everything the Edmonton Oilers do, another decision is quietly inching closer to the spotlight: the future of starting goaltender Stuart Skinner.
Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / August 15
Analysts Project Jaw-Dropping $53 Million Extension for Contentious Goalie Stuart Skinner
The Edmonton Oilers badly need to upgrade their goaltending, but analyst Zach Laing of Oilers Nation suggests a massive extension from the Oilers for Stuart Skinner could be in the works.
NHL News / Hockey Latest / August 13
NHL Analyst Links Sabres' Young Goalie as Surprise Replacement for Oilers' Stuart Skinner
NHL analyst Rob Couch of NHL Trade Rumors recently linked Sabres young goalie Devon Levi as a suitable replacement for Stuart Skinner for next season. Top-tier goaltenders are rare enough in today's NHL, and for the Edmonton Oilers, that's a brutal reality they have to deal with.
Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / August 11
NHL Analyst Sees Long-Term Deal Ahead for Oilers’ Stuart Skinner
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will soon need a contract extension, and Oilers Nation’s Zach Laing has put forward a projection for it. Skinner's performance was under scrutiny after back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses to the Florida Panthers.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 9
Projecting what Stuart Skinner’s extension will look like with the Oilers
There may not be a more important season in Stuart Skinner’s career than the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. Because when it’s all said and done, a massive decision will have to be made about the Edmonton Oilers’ pending unrestricted free agent.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 14
Despite benching, we might not have seen the last of Oilers goalkeeper
In a postseason run that has been anything but ordinary, chances are the saga isn't over yet.
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12
Stuart Skinner pulled by Oilers for second game in a row
The Stanley Cup Final has not been kind to Stuart Skinner.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31
Five intriguing storylines for 2025 Stanley Cup Final
The 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers opens on Wednesday night in Edmonton. To help get you ready for the series, here are five of the top storylines as it approaches.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 22
Explosive third period helps Stars rally over Oilers in Game 1
The Western Conference Final started Wednesday night with the Dallas Stars beating the Edmonton Oilers, 6-3. Here are some key takeaways from the Stars' Game 1 win in Dallas.
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