Player Discussion Mikko Koskinen

[TheNumber4]

I thought Kostko made some nice saves tonight...
Just like you can SAVE @ Costco Wholesale!!

Forced and garbage, yes. Great goaltending performance, also yes.

I think it has some potential if we work on it... huge SAVINGS at Kostko!?

 

[Bryanbryoil]

IIRC many were saying how it was an overpay because Fracouz was the better goalie and signed for much cheaper. We all know what Koskinen has done for our club so far but I wanted to see what Francouz has been up to to see if he's been as good as Mikko has for us.

(AHL) 15gp. 0.913sv% and a 2.91GAA 0SO

Not bad at all, but it seems like there is definitely some separation between these 2 as goalies at this point.

 

[Panda Bear]

IIRC many were saying how it was an overpay because Fracouz was the better goalie and signed for much cheaper. We all know what Koskinen has done for our club so far but I wanted to see what Francouz has been up to to see if he's been as good as Mikko has for us.

15gp. 0.913sv% and a 2.91GAA 0SO

Not bad at all, but it seems like there is definitely some separation between these 2 as goalies at this point.

Francouz isn't even in the NHL. He's stuck with Colorado's AHL affiliate.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Francouz isn't even in the NHL. He's stuck with Colorado's AHL affiliate.

Yes, I forgot to add (AHL) to his stat line.

 

[Panda Bear]

I think we could even say that the two goalies are LEAGUES APART.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

The reality is Koskinen has been everything this team had hoped for and more. Talbot isn't injured, but struggling mightily, and Koskinen has provided the Oilers with goaltending that allows them to have a change to win each night. You can't ask for much more given he was a question mark to start the year.

 

[Joey Moss]

I admit, I was wrong on this one. A shrewd move by Chiarelli.

I had no idea he's younger then Talbot even. Could very well be our #1 next season if he keeps it up.

 

[Plevna]

Bad thing that Koskinen have only one year deal. He's been so good many years in Europe and just keep going on NHL ice. There is many others team (Caroline etc.) which need better goalie.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Koskinen is 2nd in the NHL with a 2.06 GAA, and 4th with a .929 save percentage, tied 2nd in the NHL with 3 shutouts.

9-3-1 with 3 shutouts
6-0-0 at home with 3 shutouts

 

[MessierII]

Koskinen is 2nd in the NHL with a 2.06 GAA, and 4th with a .929 save percentage, tied 2nd in the NHL with 3 shutouts.

9-3-1 with 3 shutouts
6-0-0 at home with 3 shutouts

His save % at home is over .97 unbelievable play from him so far.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

His save % at home is over .97 unbelievable play from him so far.

.972 with a .96 GAA.

Big 180 from preseason.

 

[Da McBomb]

Love Koskinen.. extend his contract please.

I didn't really notice until tonight that Koskinen bangs his stick against the post really loudly as he's setting up whenever the Flames were entering the zone. I kept hearing 'TING!' and was wondering what that sound was lol. Just found that interesting.

 

[oobga]

You can see why Hitch says he's a popular teammate and guys want to play for him. Guy battles so hard in net. I can never help but appreciate watching him scramble in net, never quitting on plays. Things going his way or not, you want to play for a guy that you know is doing absolutely everything in his power to try to shut the door. Talbot is starting to get that back too. It must be beneficial for Talbot to practice with a guy that plays that way.

 

[SullivanT]

Lol im waiting for hisstick breaks while the opposition enters the zone. Always wondered what that sound was

 

[Bangers]

So ... have we finally found our big Finnish unheralded FA goalie?

It'll be nice if he can be our Kiprusoff/Rinne.

 

[Zguy370]

Love our big sexy Finn. We finally have our goalie, been a long time coming. He is our Kiprusoff/Rinne, seriously. Just get him signed

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

I admit, I was wrong on this one. A shrewd move by Chiarelli.

I had no idea he's younger then Talbot even. Could very well be our #1 next season if he keeps it up.

Same, I was bagging him up until the season started.

Sounded to me from the radio that the organization had been scouting him even earlier than just last season.

 

[varano]

Love Koskinen.. extend his contract please.

I didn't really notice until tonight that Koskinen bangs his stick against the post really loudly as he's setting up whenever the Flames were entering the zone. I kept hearing 'TING!' and was wondering what that sound was lol. Just found that interesting.

Every goalie has their little quirk on set up. Cory Schneider taps his blocker against his glove. I tap the back end (near the knob) of my stick to the cross bar every time because it anchors me and tells me how far I am from the net.

 

[tellermine]

He will get some raise to his salary.

 

[Roof Daddy]

4 years x 3.75 per Chia. Get him locked up right now.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I don't know if anyone has video of his initial stint in the NHL, because he cannot be the same goaltender, he's play very well for this team, and they've needed every inch of it.

 

[Cloned]

If he hits free agency I would bet either Philly or St. Louis offers him 5M+ per year.

 

[Porkleaker]

I'm not a Talbot hater, but clearly Koskinen is god. McJesus and Koskigod. And so it was written.

 

[North]

One thing I liked yesterday that had nothing to do with saves; he saw Tkachuk making a beeline for McDavid during that scrum and distracted him.

Should he do that regularly? Probably not but we know what Tkachuk does when the ref is not looking, so I have no problem with what Koskinen did there.

 

[McJadeddog]

Love Koskinen.. extend his contract please.

I didn't really notice until tonight that Koskinen bangs his stick against the post really loudly as he's setting up whenever the Flames were entering the zone. I kept hearing 'TING!' and was wondering what that sound was lol. Just found that interesting.

I'd be waiting for quite some time before extending him. He is playing lights out right now for sure, but he VERY LIKELY won't keep this level of play up. If he did, he'd be a Vezina candidate this year. Let the season play out, and see what he is in the off-season.