Post-Game Talk: Koskinen's final start as an Oiler

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

It might be different now, but when the Hawks did it, Huet's entire cap hit was removed. Of course, Koskinen would have to agree to go back to Europe for this to actually occur.

Didn’t they mutually terminate the contract then?

 

[Del Preston]

Didn’t they mutually terminate the contract then?

He went to the Swiss league for two years, and the Blackhawks paid him his NHL salary.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/blackhawks-huet-to-be-loaned-to-swiss-team-reports-1.966413

Edit: Daly made a comment at the time that this was the same as sending him to the AHL. iirc players buried in the minors had their full cap hit removed back in 2010, so it wouldn't work for Koskinen. The Oilers would only get $1.125M in relief now as you said earlier.

 

[MoontoScott]

The biggest problem they have is their bottom 6 is massively overpaid. That cap will come off but will then be spent on the young players (at least they should be worth it).

I’m also not convinced that a team with Hughes as their best D man is going far. It’d be like Barrie being our best D and expecting a cup. Juolevi is super underwhelming, Rathbone seems like he could be a top 4 guy but I don’t see a prime Edler replacement, which they absolutely will need.

True but I wonder how good the Oiler D really is in comparison--I would say "better" but the question is by how much? These upcoming playoffs should answer the question regarding how many D-men the club has that are truly top 4 or have the potential to be long term top 4. It's going to be fun to watch--looking forward to it.

 

[tardigrade81]

So if Smith by chance gets hurt come playoffs..... do we go with Stalock, Skinner or random fan try outs?

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

So if Smith by chance gets hurt come playoffs..... do we go with Stalock, Skinner or random fan try outs?

If smith goes down it doesn’t matter who we start. We’re f***ed.

 

[tardigrade81]

If smith goes down it doesn’t matter who we start. We’re f***ed.

Well said lol.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

He went to the Swiss league for two years, and the Blackhawks paid him his NHL salary.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/blackhawks-huet-to-be-loaned-to-swiss-team-reports-1.966413

Edit: Daly made a comment at the time that this was the same as sending him to the AHL. iirc players buried in the minors had their full cap hit removed back in 2010, so it wouldn't work for Koskinen. The Oilers would only get $1.125M in relief now as you said earlier.

Wish we could turn back the clock.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

So if Smith by chance gets hurt come playoffs..... do we go with Stalock, Skinner or random fan try outs?

4x8 sheet of plywood.

 

[Gordy Elbows]

So if Smith by chance gets hurt come playoffs..... do we go with Stalock, Skinner or random fan try outs?

We go with the Zamboni driver...can't fight success.

 

[Stoneman89]

did you see mcdavids reaction to the 4th goal, he was like "how the frig did that go in"

Probably also thought, "Shit, if I played against a guy like that for 8-10 games this year, I'd have 50 goals already, and no one would be taking about Austin Freaking Matthews.

 

[Stoneman89]

We go with the Zamboni driver...can't fight success.

Is that Zamboni guy from T.O. available?

 

[Stoneman89]

Oh no he cost them a meaningless game.

If it was the only one. But he cost them a whole lot of MEANIGFUL games earlier in the season.

 

[Stoneman89]

I was hopeful that Koskinen was building confidence and consistency back, because Koskinen from last season would be a great #2. You go with the dynamic goalie in Smith who is also putting up great stats, but if things fall apart you got this steady, simple goalie to calm things down. But he's just an on-and-off goalie now and that's just about the worst thing a goalie can be.

We tried to tell you pro-Koski supporters this when they signed him.

 

[bellagiobob]

I can’t believe the excuse machine for some that comes out after Koskinen has yet another one of his bad games. Goals are always on someone else. Never Mikko.

He consistently lets in the high glove shot and opposing players target this weakness.

He consistently lets goals in bunches.

He consistently lets in the first shot of the game.

He consistently has pucks go straight through him.

He is one of these monster goalies who relies on positioning and size to stop pucks. These goalies all have a short shelf life and are never “great”.

He has form issues, he is relatively slow to react in compare to a sheer athletic goalie like Smith and after seeing a bevy of shots go in in rapid succession he seems to have a major problem in confidence.

I can’t believe Koskinen comes back next year for any other reason than the team seems to play nervous in front of him.

It’s time to move on from him.

Everybody has favorite players, but Kosko’s Kult is more dedicated than the normal fanboy. Not sure I’ve ever seen such an underwhelming player get such unconditional love.

 

[MoontoScott]

4x8 sheet of plywood.

It's more expensive than top tier goalies these days. No way can we fit it under the cap.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Everybody has favorite players, but Kosko’s Kult is more dedicated than the normal fanboy. Not sure I’ve ever seen such an underwhelming player get such unconditional love.

Nail Yakupov says hi.

 

[bellagiobob]

Nail Yakupov says hi.

At least Yak was young and had potential, and had the draft pedigree to backup the hype. This one is just baffling.

 

[Stoneman89]

Snowpants also had a solid cult following. Funny thing, is, I liked him way better as a complimentary guy on the bottom six that year he came back. Worked his ass off, and made minimum $$$'s.

 

[brentashton]

More like the blue car from Mr Bean

Ya that one too! A Reliant automobile before the Chrysler K car...

 

[tardigrade81]

4x8 sheet of plywood.

Lmao

 

[Oilhawks]

4x8 sheet of plywood.

Those go for about $1M per sheet nowadays so a suitable amount for a backup

 

[tardigrade81]

We go with the Zamboni driver...can't fight success.

Lol truth hahahaha.

 

[Tyrolean]

So if Smith by chance gets hurt come playoffs..... do we go with Stalock, Skinner or random fan try outs?

Stalock. Can't be worst that Kosco or can he be?

 

[foshizzle]

Just watching the Minnesota/Vegas game. Watching Talbot in particular. He has fixed the Dusty habits in his game- stays upright, his glove position is better, his up-down is quicker. I don’t see the “stay on your knees” that Schwartz loves. Man we need a new goalie coach bad

 

[tardigrade81]

Stalock. Can't be worst that Kosco or can he be?

I’m willing to try him..... or anyone at this point.