Insider makes prediction on Edmonton Oilers future goalie situation
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The NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and fans around the league are eagerly awaiting to see what GM Stan Bowman will do to bolster his team. That said, after a slow start to the season, Oilers goalie tandem Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard have slowly come into their own, both posting save percentages above .900 and GAA's below 3.
While there's no denying GM Stan Bowman will look to make defensive and offensive upgrades, fans are wondering if the Oilers current duo will be enough to take the team all the way.
Frank Seravalli admits the Oilers will not improve their goaltending
On a recent segment of the Oilers Nation Podcast, NHL insider Frank Seravalli broke down the Edmonton Oilers situation between the pipes, admitting that Bowman will most likely stay firm with his current tandem.
Fans who are hoping for the Oilers to acquire a new goaltender are likely going to be disappointed. We asked Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli about whether Edmonton's front office has or will look into goalie upgrades ahead of the March 7 trade deadline and the insider speculated that it isn't a top priority for the club.
«I haven't got the sense from the Oilers yet as to whether or not (goaltender) is a position they'd like to improve on,» Seravalli said on Oilersnation Everyday. «My guess would be, having not asked the question, given all the other things we've spoken about on the wishlist, it would probably be a fourth or fifth option.»
«But with that said, I think this is a really unique year. Because there are so few teams looking for goaltending help, you might be able to add someone who could potentially provide insurance or at least a good feeling for you and your team, with a late to mid-round pick. This could be the year you find a bargain-basement option that helps you sleep a little better at night.»
-Frank Seravalli
«But with that said, I think this is a really unique year. Because there are so few teams looking for goaltending help, you might be able to add someone who could potentially provide insurance or at least a good feeling for you and your team, with a late to mid-round pick. This could be the year you find a bargain-basement option that helps you sleep a little better at night.»
-Frank Seravalli
As per Oilers Nation, Edmonton's goaltending tandem seems to be one fans should get used to. As Seravalli said, it's possible the Oilers could pursue an upgrade if a better player becomes available, but they would rather spend assets elsewhere.
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