“The message to the room is that Stu Skinner has had a very good run in Edmonton as well,” Dubas said. “I know this year didn’t start off the way that he or the team would have wanted it to, but I think, especially of late, he’s been back playing his game to the level that he’s expected.
“That’ll be up to Stu and (goalie coach) Andy Chiodo and our performance staff and coaching staff and our whole group to support him, have him come in and play well. Obviously, I think if you’re in his shoes, it’s a lot to prove. I mean, they’ve made the move to go away from him, and we’ll give him the best opportunity we can to be at his best.”