Posts About "Mikko Koskinen"
Oilers Dodged a Bullet Missing Out on Markstrom
October 16th, 2020 It has been confirmed by multiple sources now that the Edmonton Oilers were heavily in on Jacob Markstrom in free agency. Looking to fill a starting goaltender void, the top goalie of the 2020 NHL free agency market started getting calls, the Oilers among those to pick up the phone. Speculation is that Oilers general manager Ken...
Oilers Goaltending Strategy This Offseason
September 15th, 2020 Tyler Yaremchuk said something that struck a chord with me a few days ago on TSN 1260’s Low Down With Low Tide radio show. What he reminded all of us was that the main difference between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks in the playoffs wasn’t player talent, coaching, or the Connor McDavid/Leon Draisatl duo playing below par...
What Does It Mean That Oilers are Interested in Matt Murray?
September 4th, 2020 According to TSN’s Frank Seravalli: "The Pittsburgh Penguins are believed to have one standing offer on the table for Matt Murray. The Maple Leafs, Oilers, Flames, Senators, Sabres and Avalanche are among the potential suitors for Murray’s services – a list that may soon grow." Rumors surrounding Matt Murray are not new. In...
Oilers Key Stories Heading Into Game 4: Ennis, Refs, More
August 7th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers will play for their playoff lives on Friday afternoon as they take on the Chicago Blackhawks in an elimination game four. The Oilers blew a late lead and fell 4-3 on Wednesday night and should they lose Friday, their only consolation prize will be entering Monday's lottery for the Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes. It's...
Eye on the Opposition: Q & A on Blackhawks/Oilers Series
July 30th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers are set to match up for their best-of-five qualifying round series this Saturday, Aug. 1. Both teams are similar in that they have elite offensive manpower but are lacking in defensive talent. All signs point to a high-octane, high-scoring affair. In preparation for this series, I reached...
Edmonton Oilers Appear Ready for a Stanley Cup Run
July 30th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers' exhibition game against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night was an opportunity for coaching staff to take stock of where their team is fitness-wise and measure the level of maturity. One specific player they were likely watching closely was defenseman Philip Broberg, a rookie from Sweden who wasn’t supposed to...
8 Takeaways from Oilers Exhibition Victory Over Flames
July 29th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers had one game to gear up for the play-in round against the Chicago Blackhawks starting Saturday. A 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames included some high spots, low spots, and a few things in between. It's not clear if any of the Blackhawks' players were up in the designated area watching the game at Rogers Place,...
Oilers' Best Goalie Option for 2020 Playoffs
July 6th, 2020 Though no official date has been announced for the start of this year's 24-team postseason, it was reported by TSN's Bob Mackenzie on July 2, that Edmonton would be one of the two "hub cities" when the NHL resumes. Despite the advantage of hosting games in their backyard, fan-less or not, at Rogers Place, the Oilers won't enter the fray...
Oilers Optimal Lines: Assuming the NHL Completes the Season
April 15th, 2020 If the NHL pause has done one good thing for NHL teams, it's that it has allowed players to get healthy. The Edmonton Oilers were no different as a few of their key additions and some of the roster was nursing injuries or out altogether as the season was expected to close before things shut down. Now, the Oilers are completely...
Should the Edmonton Oilers Retain Mike Smith?
March 16th, 2020 These days, the conversation around the NHL is predominantly focused on what's going to happen with the remainder of the regular season and if there will be a playoff season. If so, 'What will it look like/' and 'Who will get in?' are the questions everyone seems to be asking. For the Edmonton Oilers, regardless of the decision that...
Blue Jackets' Luck Missing at Worst Possible Time
March 8th, 2020 The Columbus Blue Jackets did just about everything right on Saturday night in Edmonton. By most every metric, they dominated the Oilers. That is except for the one that counts in the standings. Alex Chiasson scored three minutes into the game. Then the Oilers piled on late and skated away with a 4-1 win in a game where the score...
Oilers Must Decide on Playoff Goaltender
February 21st, 2020 Most teams in the NHL have a clear goalie situation. A starter that will play 50 or more games, while the backup or multiple goalies play the rest. The Edmonton Oilers this season are bucking that trend. Through 60 games this season, Mike Smith has played 33 games and Mikko Koskinen has played in 32 games. Remarkably, both goalies are...
Oilers Playoff Chances Will Come Down to Koskinen & Smith
February 15th, 2020 Heading into the 2019-20 season, the Edmonton Oilers chances of returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs laid at the feet of two men. Ultimately, the play of Mikko Koskinen and Mike Smith would determine how things play out and through the team’s first 57 games that is exactly what has occurred. Mike Smith, Edmonton Oilers (Jess...
