Suddenly everyone is optimistic about Stuart Skinner in Edmonton, including Skinner himself. Article content

Last week, Skinner told the media,: “My goals this year, I’ve set the bar high. I want to represent Canada at the Olympics. I want to get back to the Stanley Cup and finish the job. I just look to keep learning. Last year was another 82 games and four rounds, but we just want to finish the job.” Article content Article content

At Sportsnet, top Edmonton columnist Mark Spector noted that the Oilers have a new goalie coach in Peter Aubry. Spector also noted is a crucial year for Skinner and the Oilers, with Skinner’s deal up at end of the season: “Either he establishes himself as a top-10 goalie — one that the Oilers can win Cups with — or he’s not, and he becomes part of a trad

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