The Edmonton Oilers may be getting a massive discount on Stuart Skinner's next contract
Although the Edmonton Oilers seem to be moving in the right direction, goaltending seems to be an underlying concern on the team.
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, a few hosts on Oilers Nation were discussing their hot takes of the year, and with Stuart Skinner eligible for contract negotiations at the end of this year, they believed Skinner could secure a $9M salary.
-Liam McCormick Oilers Daily
After the Edmonton Oilers glorious Stanley Cup run last season, Stuart Skinner established himself as one of the elite goaltender NHL - essentially cementing his role on the projected Team Canada roster.
But as the 2024-25 campaign rolled around, subtle issues started to creep back into Stuart Skinner's game. Skinner's save percentage has dropped year over year for two seasons, and now, he's at a lowly .883 through 10 games.
Now, Stuart Skinner finds himself taken of the projected team Canada roster, which has sparked another interesting conversation in Oil Country.
According to Puckpedia Stuart Skinner is signed to a 3 year, $7,800,000 contract with a cap hit of $2,600,000 per season. His contract was signed on December 19, 2022, and expires at the end of the 2025-26 season, when Skinner will be 27 years old.
His rough start to the season has NHL enthusiasts believing that Stuart Skinner's next contract value has plummeted, potentially securing a massive discount for general manager Stan Bowman.
If his below between the pipes continues to trend downwards, I think it's safe to say that he'll be nowhere near the number figure Jeremy Swayman inked with the Boston Bruins.
