Stuart Skinner faces frustration after being excluded from the snubbed Team Canada Roster
The hockey world is gearing up for the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament set to kick off in February, but Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner continues be kicked while he's down.
It's no secret by now that the Edmonton Oilers had 4 players considered "locks" to make Team Canada's roster during the off-season. Those players were: Stuart Skinner, Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard, and Connor McDavid.
Although going to game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals last year raised their stock heading into 2024-25, their performance through the first 20 regular season games ultimately removed them contention.
Although Stuart Skinner's performance between the pipes has been steadily improving, it wasn't quite up to 4 Nations Cup standards.
According to Sportsnet, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has been left of the snubbed Team Canada Roster.
Although Stuart Skinner has the experience in playing in "big-time" games, Logan Thompson, Marc-Andre Fleury, and Cam Talbot have replaced his spot on the snubbed team.
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Early this season, Skinner's save percentage dipped down into the .870s, but he's already back on the rise. The goalies that Team Canada did select, Binnington and Hill, both have been in the .800s this season as well.
Hockey insiders like Jim Matheson have taken to social mediato voice their frustrations over Skinner's dismissal from Team Canada, stressing he's a stronger option than the current goaltender's ahead of him
Regardless, Stuart Skinner will have to channel his frustration into solid performances between the pipes for the Oilers.
The Oilers net minder will look for a solid performance tonight against the St. Louis Blues to prove the doubters wrong.
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