International hockey involving NHL players is returning in the near future and a new report has indicated that action will not include Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner. After making a run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2023-24 Stuart Skinner was seen as a bright emerging star within the NHL. Heading into this season many fans and media considered Stuart Skinner to be one of the best Canadian goalies currently in the NHL. As a result, he was on the shortlist to be part of Canada's roster for the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Bob_Stauffer/status/1811444273000137201'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1804352111238385843'> </a></blockquote></div> His impressive playoff success built up a lot of good impressions and good viewings for the front office of Team Canada to start with. Unfortunately in 2024-25 Stuart Skinner's play has dropped of dramatically leading the Edmonton Oilers to struggle as a whole. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/KailerMemeamoto/status/1858070645185343933'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/PunjabiOil/status/1857981692734222463'> </a></blockquote></div> With such a terrible start to the season for Stuart Skinner his once almost guaranteed spot with Team Canada is now in jeopardy. <h3>Stuart Skinner on the verge of missing 4 Nations Face-Off</h3> In a new story, Edmonton Oilers reporter Mark Spector spoke about Stuart Skinner's chances of representing Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. It may be too late for Stuart Skinner, but in his final audition for Team Canada, he was brilliant. His spot on Canada's roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off may already have swirled down the drain - Mark Spector When referring to Stuart Skinner's brilliant final audition he is talking about Stuart Skinner's big 4-1 win over the high-powered offense of the Colorado Avalanche. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1863096436700651561'> </a></blockquote></div> Hockey Canada is set to announce their full roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off within the next 24 hours. It will be interesting to see if Stuart Skinner's play during the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs was enough to secure his spot or if the Oilers early season struggles doomed him.