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Oilers GM Stan Bowman on Edmonton’s scuffling start: ‘We’re just not clicking’

TORONTO – Stan Bowman smirked when the conversation shifted to goaltending.

The Edmonton Oilers general manager has been in the job just under 16 months. He knows the crease — especially in a Canadian market — is always a hot topic.

And it’s particularly scalding right now in Alberta’s capital.

Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) sits on the bench after being pulled against the Colorado Avalanche in Edmonton on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) sits on the bench after being pulled against the Colorado Avalanche in Edmonton on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Stuart Skinner has allowed 11 goals over his last three starts, including four in Saturday’s embarrassing 9-1 home loss to the Colorado Avalanche before getting pulled.