Simpleton
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1.) Varlamov may not offer a sure upgrade between the pipes, but he does have a demonstrated ability to put up elite goaltending during the playoffs. No guarantee he can do it again though.
2.) I doubt Yamamoto will be traded unless doing so brings a similar player who scores on a more consistent basis;
3.) Varlamov's contract becomes an issue if Edmonton is carrying his full cap hit next year;
4.) If Koskinen can continue his current level of performance, and Smith comes back strong, it makes no sense for the Oilers to shake up that duo;
5.) If Skinner puts up a handful of performances equal to what he has done this season, there is even less sense in changing up Edmonton's goaltending.