Meanwhile, Palmer will be backstopping Calvin Pickard. Pickard has put together a 12-4-0 record this season. The Oilers re-signed Pickard to a two-year contract extension back in June.

Edmonton’s No. 1 netminder Stuart Skinner was away from the team on Monday after his wife gave birth to a boy, leaving the ...

As a result, the Oilers signed University of Alberta netminder Tyler Palmer to an amateur tryout to serve as Pickard’s backup for the game. Kraken: Host the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Oilers ...

929 save percentage. Stuart Skinner and his wife had a child, meaning the Oilers used an emergency backup goalie, Tyler Palmer who plays for the University of Alberta Golden Bears. Unfortunately ...

The Oilers shared the great news about Stuart and Chloe Skinner having a baby on Monday. To play as a backup while Skinner suits up to be a father instead of an NHLer will be Tyler Palmer.