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Stuart Skinner voices frustration to NHL for hurting the Edmonton Oilers
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Stuart Skinner was pulled out of the Edmonton Oilers' last game from the NHL's concussion spotters, and today voiced his frustrations with their decision.
Skinner was pulled with less than 5 minutes left in regulation in a tied game, which put Calvin Pickard in the most difficult position possible.
Stuart Skinner voices frustration to NHL for pulling him out of game
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi stumbled backwards softly into Stuart Skinner, a contact that didn't seem forceful enough to cause a serious injury.
Vilardi did bump Skinner's head and he fell back into the net, but it didn't seem enough to be worried for a concussion. Nevertheless, concussion spotters made their decision by their protocol, and forced Skinner out of the net.
Skinner was visibly frustrated walking down the tunnel into the locker room, and Coach Knoblauch echoed the same frustrations when he spoke to media following the game.
Today, Skinner met with media and again said he felt there was no reason to pull him from the game, saying he felt entirely fine the entire time.
I felt totally fine. I was just kind of shook up with the play. Obviously when you get knocked over, you got some adrenaline going so you just want to take a second. I took a second, got back up, totally fine.
When that happens, I have no control over it. It is what it is. It is really tough, it is frustrating for sure. It's five minutes left, you're playing the best team in the league. Potentially going into overtime, and it puts Calvin in a really tough spot.
- Stuart Skinner
When that happens, I have no control over it. It is what it is. It is really tough, it is frustrating for sure. It's five minutes left, you're playing the best team in the league. Potentially going into overtime, and it puts Calvin in a really tough spot.
- Stuart Skinner
The game ended up going to overtime, and out Calvin Pickard in a tough spot which did result in a loss. Skinner was questionable to play today, but thankfully will be back in the net with a chance to bounce back.
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