Caleb Kerney discusses Edmonton Oilers goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Jack Campbell. Assuming there are no shocking changes made beforehand, the Edmonton Oilers [https://puckpedia.com/team/edmonton-oilers] will start the season with Stuart Skinner [https://puckpedia.com/player/stuart-skinner] and Jack Campbell [https://puckpedia.com/player/jack-campbell] as their goaltending tandem. Although some may have concerns with it, they have the potential to be one of the NHL's top tandems heading into the 2023-24 campaign. Related: Edmonton Oilers Free Agent Tracker [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/analysis/edmonton-oilers-free-agent-tracker] Skinner, 24, took a notable step forward in 2022-23 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/analysis/oilers-skinner-should-win-the-2023-calder-trophy] and showed that he can be a legitimate NHL starter. In 50 appearances on the year, he sported a 29-14-5 record, a .913 save percentage (SV%), and a 2.75 goals-against average (GAA). He stepped up beautifully while Campbell struggled and should have zero trouble replicating this play in 2023-24. Stuart Skinner. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk4NDA0NDkwODY3NTE2OTc0/usatsi_20423864_168401874_lowres.jpg] Stuart Skinner. Yet, I'd argue that Skinner is poised to improve [https://www.nhl.com/news/oilers-skinner-expects-to-be-better-this-season-345631264] even further this upcoming season. Besides possessing high potential, Skinner should benefit from getting more experience in the sport's most competitive league. Keep in mind, 2022-23 was his first full season in the NHL. Related: Oilers Are All Smiles at First Captain's Skate [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-are-all-smiles-at-first-captains-skate] Campbell, on the other hand, notably struggled during [https://dailyhive.com/edmonton/oilers-jack-campbell-strong-bounce-back-candidate-next-season] his first season as an Oiler. Although he sported a strong 21-9-4 record, his 3.41 GAA and .888 SV% show he was far from consistent. In 2023-24, he will need to change that. Jack Campbell & Stuart Skinner [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk5NTA4Mjc3MzI5OTI5MzE5/usatsi_20656349_168401874_lowres.jpg] Jack Campbell & Stuart Skinner When looking at Campbell's past success, it is fair to argue that he can turn things around. Let's take a look at a recent example. During the 2021-22 season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he had a 31-9-6 record, a .914 SV%, and a 2.64 GAA. He also had an impressive .921 SV% in 2020-21. If he can get back to playing this well moving forward, the Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] are going to be in an excellent position. Related: 3 Underrated Oilers to Watch in 2023-24 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/3-underrated-oilers-to-watch-in-2023-24] It is going to be fun to see how well these two perform for the Oilers this upcoming season. If Skinner breaks out further and Campbell bounces back [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-have-2-clear-bounce-back-candidates-for-2023-24-season] to his previous form, they will easily have one of the strongest goalie tandems in the league. Related: Oilers' Bouchard Poised for Best Offensive Season for Defender Since Paul Coffey [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-bouchard-poised-for-best-offensive-season-for-defender-since-paul-coffey] Related: Oilers' PTOs Are Players Fans Should Root For [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-ptos-are-players-fans-should-root-for] Related: Oilers Have Competition to Acquire Hurricanes' Brett Pesce [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-have-competition-to-acquire-hurricanes-brett-pesce] <a href="https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription">https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription</a> [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNjEwNDU3NDc0NTczNDIw/my-thn-ad-banner-1500x150.jpg] <a href="https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription">https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription</a>
