Prospect Info: 2017-2018 Prospect Stats and Discussion

[Oilers in NS]

Stuart Skinner (W 10-6) made 36 saves over 69:38, as the Broncos yee-hawed through the winds of the Hurricanes 4-3 in OT and take a 2-0 series lead.
WHL Network
Estephan nets overtime winner to notch hat trick in Game Two – Swift Current Broncos
Boston Pizza Post Game Show: 3 G’s for Giorgio as Broncos Gallup to Game 2 Win – Swift Current Broncos

Is Skinner the only Oiler prospect left now in CHL playoffs?

 

[Oilers in NS]

forgot about that beauty

Nice! I remember this one. Finally we are drafting good (Hopefully)

On another note, does anyone know when the Penticton tourney is in 2018. Planning a trip out west and thinking about taking in

 

[Oilers in NS]

Completely agree - and honestly he has the tools to steal a job from anyone that doesn’t come into camp at the top of their game.

When he went overseas I think that playing regularly was the expectation - being a guy that could get into the lineup every night.

He played 19:27 a night for Djurgarden - which jumped to over 21 minutes in the playoffs - chipped in 13 points in 49 games, improved his skating and puck moving while keeping his nasty edge and sound defensive hockey.

IMO he’ll be in camp til the bitter end and if the likes of Sekera, Klefbom and Russell aren’t careful he could steal a job.

Great to hear. You can never have enough defence. If we drafted 10 and 3 would make it, I would consider that a success. Well compared to years back anyway

 

[smokersarejokers]

Is Skinner the only Oiler prospect left now in CHL playoffs?

Hebig and the Pats are at home waiting for the Memorial Cup to start.

 

[Oilers in NS]

Hebig and the Pats are at home waiting for the Memorial Cup to start.

Yes, I forgot to mention him. They have been eliminated for awhile now awaiting tourney. He has potential. I don't know much about the WHL teams due to the fact I live in NS.

Cameron Hebig hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com

 

[oilers'72]

Game 3 tonight.
Swift Current at Lethbridge @ 7 PM
Listen at 94.1 CIMG Swift Current or watch on WHL Live

Stuart Skinner named WHL goalie of the week:
Broncos’ Skinner named WHL Goaltender of the Week – Swift Current Broncos

 

[MoneyGuy]

Go Broncos! I'm hoping for a split in Lethbridge. A sweep would be nice but I'm not greedy.

 

[MoneyGuy]

Lethbridge leads Swift 5-1 late in the game. No one said this would be easy.

 

[oilers'72]

Stuart Skinner stopped 29 of 33 shots, but the Hurricanes made the Broncos a bunch of tumblin' tumbleweeds 5-1 to narrow the series at 2-1.
WHL Network
Third period gets away from Broncos in Game 3 loss – Swift Current Broncos
04-24-2018: Hurricanes (5) vs. Broncos (1) – Lethbridge Hurricanes

Game 4 tonight:
Swift Current at Lethbridge @ 7 PM
Listen at 94.1 CIMG Swift Current or watch on WHL Live

Stuart Skinner named WHL goalie of the week:
Broncos TV Exclusive: Stuart Skinner Reacts To Being named WHL Goalie of the Week. – Swift Current Broncos

 

[Hynh]

Lethbridge shredding Speedy Creek with their PP. 5 PP goals in the last 2 games.

 

[tv14]

'Canes have been doing two things great, getting traffic infront of Skinner and repeatedly going glove side. It's become apparent that they have identified that as his weakness.

It looks like the Broncos are worn out after two 7 game series, with the last one having several OT periods.

 

[Hynh]

'Canes have been doing two things great, getting traffic infront of Skinner and repeatedly going glove side. It's become apparent that they have identified that as his weakness.

I don't think you need to identify weaknesses in a goalie that played for your team for 4 years.

 

[tv14]

I don't think you need to identify weaknesses in a goalie that played for your team for 4 years.

Of course their familiarity has helped, I was simply making an observation about the drop in his numbers this series compared to the first two rounds. Hurricanes obviously privy to information that other teams maybe weren't.

Skinner has by no means been the reason that Swift Current has lost the last two games. In fact, he's actually played pretty good despite the numbers and has made several big saves the last two games.

 

[MoneyGuy]

Is Gawdin returning?

 

[Aceboogie]

Ok. What the hell. Did we just forget to sign this guy? Ive been out of the loop for a few weeks now. But this guy was doing pretty good over in Europe. Did Oilers management just forget he existed?

Hes a longs shots long shot, but we need as many lottery tickets as possible when it comes to goaltending. Also telling that Nashville, who is stacked at goaltending, signs him right after

 

[McDNicks17]

Ok. What the hell. Did we just forget to sign this guy? Ive been out of the loop for a few weeks now. But this guy was doing pretty good over in Europe. Did Oilers management just forget he existed?

Hes a longs shots long shot, but we need as many lottery tickets as possible when it comes to goaltending. Also telling that Nashville, who is stacked at goaltending, signs him right after

I believe his rights expired last year while he was still playing in the Czech2, so I guess they thought he was too much of a long shot even though he was putting up pretty good numbers there.

They probably thought they didn't have room for him with Ellis and Brossoit too, but unfortunately both of them bombed this year.

 

[McFlyingV]

'Canes have been doing two things great, getting traffic infront of Skinner and repeatedly going glove side. It's become apparent that they have identified that as his weakness.

It looks like the Broncos are worn out after two 7 game series, with the last one having several OT periods.

Thats strange. Skinner's glove hand has always looked like a big strength to me.

 

[oilers'72]

Stuart Skinner made 23 saves, but the Hurricanes blew the spit of the Broncos back in their faces 5-1 and tie the series at 2-2.
WHL Network
Penalties doom Broncos in Game 4 loss – Swift Current Broncos
10-25-2018: Hurricanes (5) vs. Broncos (1) – Lethbridge Hurricanes

Extended highlights:

 

[tv14]

Thoughts?

Intersting post game comments from Skinner. As someone who grew up in Lethbridge and a 'Canes fan (and a major Skinner fan), I think its embarrassing to boo either him or Estephan. However, chanting Skinner's name I have no problem with. They did it to Red Deer's goalie, they did it to Brandon's and should do it to Swift Current's and whoever they face. It's going to get a lot worse if he (hopefully) makes the NHL, Nashville fans will literally chant "you suck! it's all your fault!"

Will be super interesting to see how he responds after those two games. I think the environment clearly got to him, I hope he is not too easily rattled and can really bounce back for the rest of the series.

 

[SpoolCat]

I wasn't at the game but I sort of felt that the Skinner signs and stuff were mostly the crowd almost chirping a buddy. Don't understand why they would boo Estephan though.

 

[oilers'72]

Game 5 tonight:

Lethbridge at Swift Current @ 7 PM
Manny in the Morning: Game 5 Pregame Chat – Swift Current Broncos
Listen at 94.1 CIMG Swift Current or watch on WHL Live

 

[MoneyGuy]

Hate to say it but I think Lethbridge wins the next two. They've taken total control of this series.

 

[MoneyGuy]

^ I'm so excited to be wrong on this one. Swift wins 4-3 to take 3-2 series lead.

 

[Soli]

Hate to say it but I think Lethbridge wins the next two. They've taken total control of this series.

 

[MoneyGuy]

I'm glad to have been wrong and hope I've made up for it in the Esks thread.