Edmonton Oilers need to be careful not to do this Devan Dubnyk Stuart Skinner
Zach Laing, Oilers Nation: Bob Stauffer said the Edmonton Oilers can’t make the same mistakes they made with goaltender Stuart Skinner and move on from him too quickly.
“I don’t want to see Edmonton make the same mistake they made with Dubnyk,” Stover said during an appearance. Spit Chocolate Cookies podcast. “I think you have to give Skinner a chance. He’s 26 years old. Two years ago, he never should have been the starting goalie in the playoffs. Jack Campbell was supposed to be the Cavaliers’ No. 1 goaltender at the beginning of the year.
He has to keep working on his glove. He’s got to continue to improve his puck handling… he’s lighter, he’s faster, he’s got a new goaltending coach, he’s got a new voice. Let’s see what happens here. “
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Stover said Skinner should have some wiggle room this season, but if that doesn’t pan out, it might be time to look in another direction. If all goes well, maybe he’ll get a long-term extension.
Karl Makar’s agent talks Makar negotiations next offseason
daily confrontation: Agent Brian Bartlett, when asked about the upcoming Cale Makar negotiations.
** Transcribed by NHLRumors.com
David Pannotta: “Brian, before we let you go, thank you so much for joining us. The last thing I want to say is, how excited are you about the Kyle Makar negotiations?
Bartlett: “That, yeah. I think parity with interest is totally different than what we just discussed, right? Like, that’s going to be us, and I can guarantee you, Karl Makar hasn’t spent a second thinking about it.
Pagnotta: “Yeah, I believe you,
Bartlett: “When we see other contracts expiring, I, I don’t know if he knows what three guys in the league are making, right? Like, he’s focused on playing and winning, and that’s what makes him special.
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But yes, I’m confident he’ll get a raise in his next contract.
Pagnotta: “You could say that.
Irfaan Gaffar: “You know what? That’s probably the best way you can answer this question, and I really appreciate it.”
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