“Despite these successes and a solid statistical record, Škoula was often criticized by fans for poor defensive positioning and decisions, and offensive ability that failed to live up to expectations.”

We need to pull off a win tonight because I don’t foresee us taking three from them on their own ice.

However, if that is the excuse that one wants to use for him. Then, like you say, why was he out there?? I can think of two possibilities
1) Skoula didn’t tell Lemaire he was hurt…in which case he’s an idiot and an a-hole
2) Lemaire knew but still put him out there, in which case he’s an idiot and an a-hole.

I leave it to others better paid than I to know which is which.

Also, I heard he might not play in Friday’s game because of it.

He who wins in the playoffs is usually the healthiest. I think we’re screwed.

non-factor

…you’re not going win many playoff games.

He had at least 3 turnovers IN OUR ZONE, and then on the game winner he just stood there watching two Avs set up shop in front of Backstrom.

I have no clue why this guy is in the NHL to begin with, let alone on the first line, getting a large amount of minutes.

ps: good work on being the first hit of a google search for “skoula sucks”