Oilers upcoming contract extension could become worst deal in entire NHL
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The Edmonton Oilers biggest priority for a contract extension this offseason will obviously be Connor McDavid, but the team has a huge decision to make with Stuart Skinner as well.
According to previous insider reports, Skinner's projected salary for a contract next offseason would be $6M over 4 years. That's a steep price for an unreliable goalie, leading some fans to wonder if he should be signed earlier.
Edmonton Oilers urged to re-sign Stuart Skinner to contract extension this offseason
A new report from Jim Parsons at the Hockey Writers has urged the Edmonton Oilers to re-sign Skinner this offseason, so that his asking price doesn't increase more if he has a good season.
A deal in the $4-6 million range might seem like a slight overpay today, but it could become a bargain two years from now.
Rising cap ceilings and a shortage of reliable starters have created an environment where even average goaltenders command big dollars. Edmonton would be wise to act before it's too late.
- Jim Parsons
Rising cap ceilings and a shortage of reliable starters have created an environment where even average goaltenders command big dollars. Edmonton would be wise to act before it's too late.
- Jim Parsons
With the quickly rising salary cap, signing a contract extension with Skinner now could certainly keep the price down in later years. If they truly believe a new goalie coach will improve his play, now may be the time to buy.
However, if the Oilers hand Stuart Skinner a $6M contract extension and he loses the starter's crease for the third time in the playoffs - it could look like one of the worst contracts in the NHL.
Right now, Stuart Skinner's experience is actually more appealing than his results as a goalie. Sure he's a young goalie that's been to the Cup Finals twice, but he's also lost the net in both playoffs - and wasn't stellar in the regular season either.
At the moment, Skinner's last 3 playoff runs rank among the worst ever by a starting goalie in the post-lockout era. Paying him $6M is a massive risk, and the Oilers would be smarter to look elsewhere for goalie help.
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JUILLET 13 | 486 ANSWERS Oilers upcoming contract extension could become worst deal in entire NHL Should the Oilers pay up for Skinner next year, or trade him? | ||
| Trade him | 337 | 69.3 % |
| Extend him | 149 | 30.7 % |
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