<p>The <a href="https://oilersnation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Edmonton Oilers</a> had a tough weekend back from the break, as they lost both games to the <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/philadelphia-flyers/line-combinations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia Flyers</a> and <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/washington-capitals/line-combinations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Capitals</a> by a combined score of 13-6. Now, goaltending is the concern yet again with the Oilers, as it could be their biggest flaw for a team poised to contend for a Stanley Cup.</p>



<p>Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk talked about the Oilers goaltending and how much they should be panicking, especially as the trade deadline approaches, on Daily Faceoff Live.</p>



<p><strong>Frank Seravalli: </strong>Look at the way they started the season. I know it’s Connor McDavid, but they did pour something into 4 Nations Face-Off. And by the way, they had to open up with back-to-back games on the road.</p>



<p>No excuses made, you get dropped by the Flyers, that’s on you. But I also just don’t think that there’s that much that can be done to reshape this team now. That’s why I’m not at a 10, sounding the alarms and making all calls to try and figure it out. What is there that you can actually do?</p><div class="injected-ad injected-video" data-nn-ad-tech-injection-count="0" data-nn-ad-tech-max-gap="130" data-nn-ad-tech-current-gap="181"></div>



<p>I think they are what they are, and I think they’re a really good team that, at varying points, takes their foot off the gas, and it’s a reminder of how difficult it is to be consistent in the NHL.</p>



<p><strong>Tyler Yaremchuk: </strong>I think that point of taking your foot off the gas is the one I’d look at.</p>



<p>And the other thing too is, just on a bigger picture, the goaltending market is just not there either. The Oilers can’t afford John Gibson’s contract unless the <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/anaheim-ducks/line-combinations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anaheim Ducks</a> retain significant money, and the sense is that they probably won’t retain significant money. So what do you do? Karel Vejmelka’s just as inconsistent as the other guys. I don’t know.</p>



<p><strong>Frank Seravalli: </strong>I’m telling you, there’s not much they can do, and you’ve got to figure out the situation with Evander Kane. I taped the Frankly Speaking episode with Stan Bowman on Friday that’ll drop on Wednesday, and he said point blank that they don’t need to add a goalie. And beyond that, they’re hoping they can get an answer on Evander Kanes’ health by March 1st to be able to make the appropriate decisions by next Friday.</p><div class="injected-ad" data-nn-ad-tech-injection-count="1" data-nn-ad-tech-max-gap="130" data-nn-ad-tech-current-gap="198"></div>



<p>You can watch the full episode here…</p>



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Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) replaces goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) after he gave up 5 goals on 13 shots against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Place.