Category: Mikko Koskinen
Former Oilers Goaltender Mikko Koskinen Officially Retires
New York IslandersFormer Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen officially retired from his playing career last week (as per Finnish media outlet Ilta-Sanomat). There were whispers earlier in the year that he would hang up his skates, but it has been made official. The 36-year-old began his career as a second-roun...
Read moreOilers Goaltending Tandem Gets the Great One’s Seal of Approval
Mike SmithThe Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending duo of Mike Smith and Mikko Koskinen received their fair share of criticism last season. Some of those accusations may be true, but in the end, the goaltending was consistent enough for the team to reach the Western Conference Final. Wayne Gretzky Formerly of the Ed...
Read moreMarkus Granlund Signs In Switzerland
LuganoAfter two excellent years in the KHL, there’s no North American comeback on the table for Markus Granlund. The veteran forward has signed a new contract with HC Lugano in Switzerland for the upcoming season. He’ll join countryman Mikko Koskinen, who is also joining Lugano this season, as part of an...
Read moreExamining 3 Realistic Goaltender Options for Oilers In Free Agency
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Read moreKoskinen’s Time With the Oilers Was Eventful
National LeagueIt has become official that Mikko Koskinen has signed with HC Lugano of the National League (Switzerland), as he would’ve been an unrestricted free agent on July 13. He spent…
Read moreMikko Koskinen Signs Two-Year Contract in Switzerland
HC LuganoFormer Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen has signed a two-year contract to play with HC Lugano in the top league in Switzerland.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Oilers, Lightning, Penguins, Rangers
Mikko KoskinenIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have asked a couple of their veteran players to make a decision by a certain date. Meanwhile, the team has learned that…
Read moreWhat should the Oilers do with polarizing pending RFA Jesse Puljujarvi?
Edmonton OilersAs the Oilers look to move from playoff contender to Stanley Cup contender, GM Ken Holland has some tough decisions to make — one of which revolves around pending RFA Jesse Puljujarvi. What should the Oilers do? Mark Spector takes a look.
Read moreAnalyzing the flaws that shaped the Oilers' Conference Final defeat
Edmonton Oilers'With the Colorado Avalanche completing the sweep, the Edmonton Oilers' 2021-22 season has come to an end, leaving the team to ask themselves how the same fate can be avoided next year. Where did they go wrong?
Read moreOilers: 4 Free-Agent Targets to Replace Mike Smith in Net
Stuart SkinnerThe Edmonton Oilers didn’t get the goaltending they needed after Round 1 of the playoffs and for half of the regular season. This was inevitably the team’s biggest downfall and…
Read moreOilers will start Mike Smith in Game 2 vs. Avalanche
Edmonton OilersMike Smith will be back in net to start for the Edmonton Oilers when they face the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final on Thursday, the team announced.
Read moreOilers' Woodcroft not ready to name starting goalie for Game 2 just yet
Mike SmithWill it be Mike Smith or Mikko Koskinen in net for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final? Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft isn't saying.
Read moreKane, McDavid, Draisaitl lead way as Oilers take 2-1 series lead on Flames
Connor McDavidEvander Kane scored a natural hat trick during an electric six-minute span and captain Connor McDavid provided more magic with three assists in another dominant performance as the Edmonton Oilers downed the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Read moreMikko Koskinen Reportedly Heading Overseas For 2022-23
Mikko KoskinenDespite currently serving as the backup for the Edmonton Oilers and even seeing game action in Game 1 of the Second Round, there appears to already be some clarity on goalie Mikko Koskinen’s future for next season. Former NHL head coach Bob Hartley spoke today, saying that Koskinen has already accep...
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