We have a elite goalie . BUNZ to the rescue.

We have a elite goalie . BUNZ to the rescue.
- oranje_blue91

I wonder what Pokey Reddick is up to these days...........

So the fact that both goalies are posting sv % well below career average coming into the season... That's not at all an indictment on your defence? Edmonton's goaltending has been brutal. But they're playing behind a terrible defensive team. Yes maybe the chances against aren't worst in the league but the Pilers are always playing from behind. Shifting most of the blame to goaltending is woefully shortsighted.
- DoubleDown

The goaltending has been significantly worse than the defense.

The goaltending has been significantly worse than the defense.
- edmhatescal

The goaltending has been significantly worse than the defense.
- edmhatescal

Blaming the goaltending is just plain wrong. I would say we have had average goaltending.

Its our lack of defensive system and too many one way players that are leaving opponents in prime scoring chances again and again.

Hunt and Schultz shouldn't even be on an NHL team atm.

Faynes been ok.

Ferrence and Petry have been all over the map.

Nikita has disappointed.

Klefbom is not ready.

Aulie is a bum.

Our best defensive D-man is in the minors and the Oilers look like they could use him desperately every single game.

Our PP leaks scoring chances of the two on one or break away variety ALL the time.

Terrible systems are leaving goalies high and dry.

Having said all that I have to say our goaltending has been less than stellar as well so maybe saying they have been average is a bit too much.

Blaming the goaltending is just plain wrong. I would say we have had average goaltending.

Its our lack of defensive system and too many one way players that are leaving opponents in prime scoring chances again and again.

Hunt and Schultz shouldn't even be on an NHL team atm.

Faynes been ok.

Ferrence and Petry have been all over the map.

Nikita has disappointed.

Klefbom is not ready.

Aulie is a bum.

Our best defensive D-man is in the minors and the Oilers look like they could use him desperately every single game.

Our PP leaks scoring chances of the two on one or break away variety ALL the time.

Terrible systems are leaving goalies high and dry.

Having said all that I have to say our goaltending has been less than stellar as well so maybe saying they have been average is a bit too much.
- Aerchon

I think your assessment of the D is pretty off. What does Aulie being a bum have to do with anything?
This year we were only expecting average goaltending, knowing it might be wishful thinking.

Hunt and Shultz are good dmen in sheltered situations. Hunts really impressed this time up.
Fayne has been great for us, along with petry. Petry is expected one gaffe a game usually.
Nikki has been exactly what we thought he would be, crap.
Klefbom is one of the better minute eaters we have.

Do we have a chara or gio? No. But we HAVE had the leagues worst goaltending.

We haven't had good goaltending since Roloson... how in the (frank) you lose the game after being up 3 goals in the second period is beyond belief but if its the Oilers- you can bet your mortgage they end up with the loss...

- Dangles13

- Dangles13

Try watching the goalies in action
- Reveen

That's just a mean thing to say. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

http://youtu.be/t79pQ-OMYpU

Don't know how to make the video appear
But these are great
- edmhatescal

Under neath the video click Share then embed and then copy and paste the code here.

Share-Embed-Copy-Paste

It`s Eakins fault

It`s Eakins fault
- cdjaakkola

Is that you MacT?

Would you trade Darnel Nurse for Cory Schneider? The Canucks probably would of taken Horvat at your 7 pick anyway but its interesting to think about because the Oilers could have had a legit #1 goalie, arguably top 3 to 7ish goalie in NHL, an AllStar type goalie that keeps NJ respectable and obviously had elite numbers in Vancouver aswell. Was MacTavish to proud to deal to Vancouver such a pick? I think Vancouver would have been doing Edmonton a favor. Everyone in general at the time was saying that New Jersey won that trade hands down and Vancouver/ Gilles didn't get nearly the value for a bonfide young allstar type goalie. Is the difference between 7 and 9 really that much when you knew the Canucks were going to take Horvat no matter what? Wasnt Lowe even rumored to want to take Horvat instead once talks broke down just to spite Gilles? But they decided they really needed D in there situation? It seems now that the Oilers actually need a Horvat type more then anything with trading Gagner and little strength depth wise in that position. But you guys could of had your goalie! Not 2 backups platooning.

Woohoo no refs today! Jail Break!

Woohoo no refs today! Jail Break!
- Frank.Grimes

Let the GIF's begin!!!!

Would you trade Darnel Nurse for Cory Schneider? The Canucks probably would of taken Horvat at your 7 pick anyway but its interesting to think about because the Oilers could have had a legit #1 goalie, arguably top 3 to 7ish goalie in NHL, an AllStar type goalie that keeps NJ respectable and obviously had elite numbers in Vancouver aswell. Was MacTavish to proud to deal to Vancouver such a pick? I think Vancouver would have been doing Edmonton a favor. Everyone in general at the time was saying that New Jersey won that trade hands down and Vancouver/ Gilles didn't get nearly the value for a bonfide young allstar type goalie. Is the difference between 7 and 9 really that much when you knew the Canucks were going to take Horvat no matter what? Wasnt Lowe even rumored to want to take Horvat instead once talks broke down just to spite Gilles? But they decided they really needed D in there situation? It seems now that the Oilers actually need a Horvat type more then anything with trading Gagner and little strength depth wise in that position. But you guys could of had your goalie! Not 2 backups platooning.
- morrison1980

Jesus wall of (frank)ing text....

It has been understood that the asking price for Edm was much higher that 7th overall.

It is my understanding that 7th plus prospect plus player was asked for.

Let the GIF's begin!!!!
- batjester

This...

Would you trade Darnel Nurse for Cory Schneider? The Canucks probably would of taken Horvat at your 7 pick anyway but its interesting to think about because the Oilers could have had a legit #1 goalie, arguably top 3 to 7ish goalie in NHL, an AllStar type goalie that keeps NJ respectable and obviously had elite numbers in Vancouver aswell. Was MacTavish to proud to deal to Vancouver such a pick? I think Vancouver would have been doing Edmonton a favor. Everyone in general at the time was saying that New Jersey won that trade hands down and Vancouver/ Gilles didn't get nearly the value for a bonfide young allstar type goalie. Is the difference between 7 and 9 really that much when you knew the Canucks were going to take Horvat no matter what? Wasnt Lowe even rumored to want to take Horvat instead once talks broke down just to spite Gilles? But they decided they really needed D in there situation? It seems now that the Oilers actually need a Horvat type more then anything with trading Gagner and little strength depth wise in that position. But you guys could of had your goalie! Not 2 backups platooning.
- morrison1980

Dear God man, paragraphs are free. Use them.

As you've heard before, here's another person that hasn't watched much Oilers Hockey, but I have to feel for the Goaltenders if there's 1 team in the NHL that a Goalie would get torn up on it's the Oilers for the past number of years. I like Scrivens and Fasth was thought to be a potential no.1 with the Ducks if I recall correctly. IMO very few goaltenders could walk into Edmonton and maintain average or better numbers. Something big needs to change.
When Tampa went and got Bishop they gave up what was considered far too much in Conacher (at the time was the no.2 in rookie scoring) and they gave up a 4th on top of that to get a big goalie who was still largely unproven, supposedly these days there's still some Skepticism on whether he is truly a top notch G, but his massive frame plugs a ton of the net.
I think the atmosphere needs to change in Edmonton, Tampa was a dreaded Defensive team for years, and at times the D still seems sickening (*Cough*Carle*Cough*), but I just think the team has built a rut over the years and it's going to take more than a change in Goaltending to turn things around. Who in the NHL direly wants to go to Edmonton, anyone?

Blaming the goaltending is just plain wrong. I would say we have had average goaltending.

Its our lack of defensive system and too many one way players that are leaving opponents in prime scoring chances again and again.

Hunt and Schultz shouldn't even be on an NHL team atm.

Faynes been ok.

Ferrence and Petry have been all over the map.

Nikita has disappointed.

Klefbom is not ready.

Aulie is a bum.

Our best defensive D-man is in the minors and the Oilers look like they could use him desperately every single game.

Our PP leaks scoring chances of the two on one or break away variety ALL the time.

Terrible systems are leaving goalies high and dry.

Having said all that I have to say our goaltending has been less than stellar as well so maybe saying they have been average is a bit too much.
- Aerchon

Our goaltending has licked nasty, sweaty, dirty, hairy, puss and pimpled balls.

As you've heard before, here's another person that hasn't watched much Oilers Hockey, but I have to feel for the Goaltenders if there's 1 team in the NHL that a Goalie would get torn up on it's the Oilers for the past number of years. I like Scrivens and Fasth was thought to be a potential no.1 with the Ducks if I recall correctly. IMO very few goaltenders could walk into Edmonton and maintain average or better numbers. Something big needs to change.
When Tampa went and got Bishop they gave up what was considered far too much in Conacher (at the time was the no.2 in rookie scoring) and they gave up a 4th on top of that to get a big goalie who was still largely unproven, supposedly these days there's still some Skepticism on whether he is truly a top notch G, but his massive frame plugs a ton of the net.
I think the atmosphere needs to change in Edmonton, Tampa was a dreaded Defensive team for years, and at times the D still seems sickening (*Cough*Carle*Cough*), but I just think the team has built a rut over the years and it's going to take more than a change in Goaltending to turn things around. Who in the NHL direly wants to go to Edmonton, anyone?
- BoltsFan1993

We're not a bunch of Jabronis. We watch the games. The defense is a bit better, but not great, but the goalies have been horrific.

What do you guys think about Nemo next year? He'll arguably be the best goalie on the Free Agent market i can't see the Sharks resigning him when we have Stalock who's cheaper & better imo. But Nemo as a stop gap goalie, he can for sure hold down the fort for you guys.

Would you trade Darnel Nurse for Cory Schneider? The Canucks probably would of taken Horvat at your 7 pick anyway but its interesting to think about because the Oilers could have had a legit #1 goalie, arguably top 3 to 7ish goalie in NHL, an AllStar type goalie that keeps NJ respectable and obviously had elite numbers in Vancouver aswell. Was MacTavish to proud to deal to Vancouver such a pick? I think Vancouver would have been doing Edmonton a favor. Everyone in general at the time was saying that New Jersey won that trade hands down and Vancouver/ Gilles didn't get nearly the value for a bonfide young allstar type goalie. Is the difference between 7 and 9 really that much when you knew the Canucks were going to take Horvat no matter what? Wasnt Lowe even rumored to want to take Horvat instead once talks broke down just to spite Gilles? But they decided they really needed D in there situation? It seems now that the Oilers actually need a Horvat type more then anything with trading Gagner and little strength depth wise in that position. But you guys could of had your goalie! Not 2 backups platooning.
- morrison1980

Except the price was more than just the 7th pick. It was 7th, our second rounder and one of Marincin/Klefbom.