The Oilers’ struggles continue, and fans are looking for answers. Stuart Skinner is taking the heat after a rough loss to a Buffalo team that hadn’t won since February, but is he really the problem? Goaltending plays a role, but Edmonton’s issues run deeper.
McDavid seemed optimistic after the trade deadline moves, but those additions—Frederic, Jones, and Walman—haven’t been enough to spark a real turnaround. Dropping a game to a struggling Sabres squad raises serious concerns about consistency. The road trip doesn’t get any easier, either, with New Jersey up next.
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So, what’s your take—is Skinner the scapegoat, or does Edmonton have bigger issues holding them back?