Jim Matheson

Hockey Writer at Edmonton Journal

Covered the NHL for 40 years, lucky to watch lots of Hall of Fame Oilers

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Stuart Skinner's future with Oilers a key consideration for GM Bowman

1 week ago | edmontonjournal.com | Jim Matheson

Stuart Skinner's future with Oilers a key consideration for GM BowmanStuart Skinner #74 of the Edmonton Oilers looks on after a loss against the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on June 14, 2025, in Edmonton. Photo by Jeff Vinnick /Getty ImagesArticle contentSo, will Stu Skinner be back in net next season as the No. 1? Or will he be sharing the crease in a 1 and 1a scenario, but not with the good soldier Calvin Pickard as a partner?
Oilers notes: Evan Bouchard driven to seek new deal with Edmonton

1 week ago | edmontonjournal.com | Jim Matheson

Oilers notes: Evan Bouchard driven to seek new deal with EdmontonEdmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard (2) speaks to media after losing to the Florida Panthers during Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup final in Edmonton, Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Oilers notes: Evan Bouchard driven to seek new deal with Edmonton

1 week ago | edmontonsun.com | Jim Matheson

Published Jun 19, 2025 • Last updated 16 hours ago • 8 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard (2) speaks to media after losing to the Florida Panthers during Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup final in Edmonton, Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Oilers notes: Evan Bouchard driven to seek new deal with Edmonton

1 week ago | edmontonsun.com | Jim Matheson

Published Jun 19, 2025 • Last updated 13 hours ago • 8 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Edmonton Oilers Evan Bouchard (2) speaks to media after losing to the Florida Panthers during Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup final in Edmonton, Thursday, June 19, 2025.
More lessons to be learned for Oilers' Stuart Skinner after another Cup loss

1 week ago | edmontonjournal.com | Jim Matheson

More lessons to be learned for Oilers' Stuart Skinner after another Cup loss“Absolutely. After every first period I let in two goals. That’s hard to take especially when you have to play them six times or in my case five (starts)"Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner shake hands after Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Fla.
More lessons to be learned for Oilers' Stuart Skinner after another Cup loss

1 week ago | edmontonsun.com | Jim Matheson

“Absolutely. After every first period I let in two goals. That’s hard to take especially when you have to play them six times or in my case five (starts)"Published Jun 18, 2025 • Last updated 6 hours ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Edmonton Oilers' quest for Cup falls short again, what happens now?

1 week ago | edmontonjournal.com | Jim Matheson

Edmonton Oilers' quest for Cup falls short again, what happens now? This Oilers team, built to win now, the oldest team in the NHL, will not be the same iteration next season. It can’t be. Now starts the forensic audit on another lossEdmonton Oilers forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl react after a goal by the Florida Panthers during the second period in Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.
Stuart Skinner will start for Edmonton Oilers in elimination game against Florida Panthers

1 week ago | edmontonjournal.com | Jim Matheson

Stuart Skinner will start for Edmonton Oilers in elimination game against Florida PanthersOilers coach Kris Knoblauch: “He’s played in a lot of high-pressure games and played well"Goalie Stuart Skinner (74) Of the Edmonton Oilers, makes a save on Sam Reinhart (13) of the Florida Panthers in game two of the Stanley Cup final at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Friday June 6, 2025.
Stuart Skinner will start for Edmonton Oilers in elimination game against Florida Panthers

1 week ago | edmontonsun.com | Jim Matheson

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch: “He’s played in a lot of high-pressure games and played well"Published Jun 17, 2025 • Last updated 1 day ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Goalie Stuart Skinner (74) Of the Edmonton Oilers, makes a save on Sam Reinhart (13) of the Florida Panthers in game two of the Stanley Cup final at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Friday June 6, 2025.
Stuart Skinner will start for Edmonton Oilers in elimination game against Florida Panthers

1 week ago | edmontonsun.com | Jim Matheson

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch: “He’s played in a lot of high-pressure games and played well"Published Jun 17, 2025 • Last updated 10 hours ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Goalie Stuart Skinner (74) Of the Edmonton Oilers, makes a save on Sam Reinhart (13) of the Florida Panthers in game two of the Stanley Cup final at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Friday June 6, 2025.