devan-dubnyk Stories - The Copper & Blue
Joey Moss Cup 2010
For some reason I had never seen the Joey Moss Cup before tonight. Most years (17 of 22) I took in the used-to-be-annual Oiler Wannabes - U of A Golden Bears game, but in light of that tradition's cancellation - this year only, I fervently hope - I decided to scratch the September itch for a little...
Khabbi Got Back (Problems)
In case you've been living in a bomb shelter for the last twenty-four hours, the news bears repeating. Nikolai Khabibulin missed last night's game with the Blackhawks with a bad back. A back so bad that he could not even be trusted to sit on the bench and a flareup so sudden the Oilers didn't have...
Developing Devan Dubnyk
There’s a fun discussion going on over at Lowetide’s about how good Devan Dubnyk’s season was. At first glance, a .906 SV% doesn’t seem terribly impressive for a 21-year old, especially one as highly touted as Dubnyk. On the other hand, Springfield was atrocious this past...
Edmonton Oilers 1st Round Picks, 2004
Devan Dubnyk, 14th & Rob Schremp, 25th overallThis is Devan Dubnyk, who posted a 27-save shutout against the Phoenix Coyotes in Winnipeg on September 17, 2006. He was the first player selected by the Edmonton Oilers at the 2004 NHL Entry DraftTo give us an idea of what quality was out there on...
Goalies (Literally) Moving Targets
Of all the various prospects drafted and developed by the thirty NHL teams, I personally think that goaltenders are the most difficult to predict. So much depends on opportunity; getting development time and playing for a team with a spot for the taking. Let’s look at a pair of goaltenders who were...
Crowded Crease
The Oilers goaltending situation just got a little fuzzier. The Sarnia Observer is reporting that the Oilers have signed tryout goaltender Andrew Perugini to a contract. Dave MacQueen, Sarnia’s head coach, had some kind words for the departing goaltender:"It's great for Andrew. He's a quality kid...
Apropos of Nothing
It’s been a painful process watching the development of Oilers’ goaltenders. The most successful home-developed goaltender to this point of Kevin Lowe’s tenure has been Ty Conklin, and that’s far from a ringing endorsement. High draft picks like Jeff Deslauriers and Devan Dubnyk look eventually...
Bryan Pitton Signed
Bryan Pitton today signed a three-year NHL Entry Level Contract with the Oilers. Let's take a look at what the organization now has in the system for goaltenders, along with statistics and league last year:Bjorn Bjurling - SEL - 2.40GAA, .928SV%Jeff Deslauriers - AHL - 2.90GAA, .912SV%Devan Dubnyk...
A Goaltending Conundrum
The goaltender pictured is Bryan Pitton. He's had a bad season in Stockton as a rookie pro, getting handily outplayed by his backup, the undrafted Andrew Perugini. Here are their numbers:Pitton: 30GP, 3.34 GAA, .890 SV%Perugini: 28GP, 2.78 GAA, .911 SV%Imagine my surprise when, this morning, I came...
Prize Prospects and Minor League Journeymen
The picture here is of Devan Dubnyk, the Edmonton Oilers #1 ranked goaltending prospect and their first selection of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He's had a decent season on a struggling AHL franchise, and is often mentioned as one of the few bright spots of the Falcon's dismal season.Here are his...
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