Oilers facing two distinct problems with goalie tandem early this season

Stuart Skinner has officially been put on notice by the front office, with insiders reporting the team will trade for a proven goalie if he doesn't show signs of improvement. However, both Oilers goalies are showing concerning signs.

To be comfortable with Skinner entering the playoffs, he needs to prove consistency this season. He's been a solid starter at times, but has also lost the net in the playoffs multiple times.

So far this season, Skinner has an .898 save percentage in 7 games - which is above average. However, it also comes with a few poor games, where weak goals may have costed the team.

Last night, Skinner once again allowed a goal that was a pure misplay. It's these types of weak goals that will sink him if they persist, and so far, he's allowed a total stinker in 3 of 7 games.

And unfortunately for the Oilers, their backup goalie hasn't been anywhere near good enough. Calvin Pickard sits at an awful .846 save percentage in 4 games.

Analysts at the Edmonton Journal have called out Pickard for his save percentage being far below average this year.

Although it isn't the biggest story of the season so far, the Oilers goaltending is far below average this season.

It should continue to be a focal point of evaluation for the front office this season, before they finalize the roster they'll enter the playoffs with. The Oilers can't afford another playoffs with far below league average goaltending.