A lot of people say #LetsGoOilers took a step back, but on paper this was a more complete team. Injuries derailed everything, and PK/coaching issues made it look worse. Healthy, those flaws are less exposed—health alone can take them far; management just needs smart changes.
So the Oilers just made a Henrique and Carrick trade 2.0. Not a fan of this deal...The first rd pick should not be given up for such limited value. Seems like they made a trade just for the sake of making one. #LetsGoOilers
Trade details, per sources:
To #LetsGoOilers:
C Jason Dickinson (50% retained)
F Colton Dach
To #Blackhawks:
F Andrew Mangiapane
2027 1st Round Pick
Condition: 1st round pick is Top 12 protected.
@mathewjdp@IlesBuck You are overthinking it. Conditioning stint or not, Hart playing much better in the NHL than the AHL shows Ingram could do the same. His AHL struggles matter, but there is still upside—he cannot be worse than Pickard, who has the lowest save percentage in the league.
@dottosen@JonathanWillis Dubnyk's underlying stats were actually pretty good here in Edm. The team being horrible undermined his play. He was bound to thrive on a better team.
@Bob_Stauffer@EdmontonOilers Nah the biggest wildcard is still Stu Skinner. He has slowly lost the trust of many fans and is not a starter. Especially for a contender.
Few years ago, #LetsGoOilers had the chance to interview a highly sought-after GM. Instead, they hired an old Holland based on an outdated reputation—without even a proper interview. That sought after GM was Bill Zito and he has now won b2b Stanley Cups with the #timetohunt.
Hill and Skinner are both 6'4" but Skinner is 20pds heavier. Skinner is one of the heaviest goalies in the league at 230pds. No wonder this guy can't move laterally to save his life.
#LetsGoOilers
ANY fan or media member in Edmonton saying give this guy another chance is not serious about winning a Stanley cup, at all, there I said it, you’re not in reality anymore if this is the guy you wanna put in net, Pickard isn’t a vezina winner, but he gives you at least a shot.