Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner was back at practice today, and spoke to the media after missing yesterday's game to be with his wife for the birth of their second child.

So far, however, there’s no sign rookie Stuart Skinner will be joining the ranks ... in Bakersfield but also for 44 games with the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL. “Stu had to kind of grind ...

It's possible that the Oilers could recall prospect Olivier Rodrigue for his NHL debut if Skinner is absent for a game or two. Rodrigue has been the team's top goalie prospect since being drafted ...

Absent from game-day skate ...