Jeff Skinner - NHL News & Rumors

Dropped to fourth line Skinner had three shots on net and was minus-1 in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Skinner was expected to contribute more than he has this season -- he entered Monday's game with six points at minus-7 in 18 outings -- and was recently dropped to the fourth line, per Allan Mitchell of The Athletic. Skinner, who averaged a tick above 10 minutes TOI the previous three games, was on ice for 12:19 (15 shifts) on Monday, as the Oilers dressed only 11 forwards.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

RAW | Jeff Skinner 11.05.24 | Edmonton Oilers Jeff speaks about his team's collective efforts this season

NOVEMBER 5 • NHL.COM

Buries goal in win Skinner scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Skinner ended a six-game goal drought with his first-period tally. The winger has found himself on a line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman while Connor McDavid (ankle) is out of the lineup. Skinner is up to six points, 37 shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-1 rating over 12 appearances in a middle-six role this season. He's likely auditioning to stay in the top six once McDavid's healthy, though Vasily Podkolzin is trying to do the same.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl scores goal, has two assists in Oilers 4-2 win over Flames

Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames

NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ends slump with helper Skinner logged an assist in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Predators.

Impact Skinner snapped a five-game point drought when he helped out on a Zach Hyman tally in the third period. The 32-year-old Skinner had posted points in four straight outings prior to his slump. It's not unusual for his output to come in bunches, but he hasn't been immune from the Oilers' early struggles. Skinner has five points, 36 shots on net, eight hits and a minus-1 rating through 11 appearances, though he should see steady top-six minutes while Connor McDavid (ankle) is sidelined, which has led to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shifting from left wing to center.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Edmonton takes on Carolina in a non-conference matchup

The Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes face off in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

POST-RAW | Jeff Skinner 10.17.24 | Edmonton Oilers Jeff chats after pushing his point streak to four games

OCTOBER 18 • NHL.COM

Point streak up to four games Skinner scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Skinner has produced a four-game point streak following the Oilers' shutout loss on Opening Night. The 32-year-old has two goals, two assists, 18 shots on net and six hits through five contests. While he's been on the third line for the last two games, the Oilers have won those contests, so he may be stuck in a smaller role for a while. As one of the team's most consistent forwards early on, Skinner is likely first in line to move back into the top six when head coach Kris Knoblauch next changes up his lines.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

POST-RAW | Jeff Skinner 10.17.24

OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Kulak scores twice and McDavid gets first goal of season as Oilers beat Predators 4-2

Brett Kulak scored twice and Connor McDavid added his first goal of the season to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-2 victory over the reeling Nashville Predators

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manages assist Skinner logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact Skinner was dropped to the third line in this contest, registering just 11:49 of ice time. The 32-year-old had started the year in a second-line role, but head coach Kris Knoblauch had to shuffle things up after the Oilers lost their first three games. Skinner hasn't been a problem with a goal, two assists and 15 shots on net through four contests, but his scoring outlook takes a hit if he can't find his way back into the top six.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss Skinner scored a goal on six shots and added two hits in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Flames.

Impact With the Oilers' offense sputtering early in the season, head coach Kris Knoblauch shuffled Skinner to the top line with Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman. The change worked at first, as Skinner scored 1:16 into the game, but it didn't lead to a return to form for the team as a whole. Skinner has two points, 12 shots on net and three hits through three contests, and he should remain a fixture in the top six throughout the campaign.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Andersson has goal and 2 assists as unbeaten Flames beat winless Oilers 4-1

Rasmus Andersson had a goal and two assists, and the Calgary Flames beat the winless Edmonton Oilers 4-1 to remain undefeated

OCTOBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeff Skinner Pots First Goal With Oilers To Give Team Early Lead In Battle Of Alberta

OCTOBER 14 • YOUTUBE

Garners assist Skinner notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Skinner's first point as an Oiler came on a Corey Perry tally just after a power play expired in the second period. The 32-year-old Skinner has added six shots on net through two contests, but he's yet to really click with linemates Leon Draisaitl and Viktor Arvidsson at even strength, though the same could be said for much of the Oilers' roster. As long as he stays in the top six, Skinner offers upside in points and shots, though he's unlikely to be a major factor with the power play in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Skinner hoping for 1st taste of playoffs with Oilers | NHL.com 14-year veteran yet to appear in postseason yearns to 'be in those meaningful games'

SEPTEMBER 26 • NHL.COM

Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers open camp with high expectations

The Edmonton Oilers opened training camp with the news that veteran forward Evander Kane will miss the start of the upcoming season because of surgery needed for hernias, abdominal...

SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeff Skinner finding where his piece fits in Edmonton Oilers puzzle Skinner is excited to join the Oilers and help the team build off their long playoff run last season.

SEPTEMBER 9 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Edmonton Oilers sign sniper Jeff Skinner to one-year "show me" contract Edmonton Oilers sign Jeff Skinner to one-year "show me" contract

JULY 2 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Oilers sign F Jeff Skinner on one-year, $3M deal The Edmonton Oilers signed free agent forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million deal on Monday.Skinner became an unrestricted free agen...

JULY 2 • KANSASCITY.COM

Looks to rebound with one-year deal Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Oilers on Monday, per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.

Impact The final three seasons of Skinner's eight-year, $72 million contract were bought out by the Sabres after he was limited to 24 goals and 46 points in 74 outings in 2023-24. While his production wasn't sufficient to justify his old contract, his new price is reasonable for a winger who would be a strong presence on Edmonton's third line. Skinner has also exceeded the 30-goal milestone on six occasions, including the 2021-22 and 2022-23 campaigns, so there's also that outside chance that he could end up being a steal for the Oilers. Keep a close eye on how Edmonton utilizes him. While there's stiff competition for top-six spots, his fantasy value would naturally increase meaningfully if he gets to play alongside Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Wild add grit with Trenin as dead cap space for Parise-Suter buyouts keeps them on bargain hunt

The Minnesota Wild are almost done with their dead weight

JULY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HockeyBuzz.com - Sean Maloughney - Free Agency Begins - Brownx2, Arvidsson, UPDATE Kase, and Jeff Skinner NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JULY 1 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Buffalo Sabres buy out the final three years of forward Jeff Skinner's 8-year, $72 million contract

The Buffalo Sabres officially moved on from Jeff Skinner, the top-paid forward on the team’s roster, by buying out the final three years of the veteran’s contact

JUNE 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NHL notebook: Sabres to buy out F Jeff Skinner's contract The Buffalo Sabres will buy out the final three seasons of the contract of forward Jeff Skinner, making him a free agent on Monday.Skinner s...

JUNE 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Draisaitl scores goal, has two assists in Oilers 4-2 win over Flames

Edmonton takes on Carolina in a non-conference matchup

Kulak scores twice and McDavid gets first goal of season as Oilers beat Predators 4-2

Andersson has goal and 2 assists as unbeaten Flames beat winless Oilers 4-1

Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers open camp with high expectations

Wild add grit with Trenin as dead cap space for Parise-Suter buyouts keeps them on bargain hunt

Buffalo Sabres buy out the final three years of forward Jeff Skinner's 8-year, $72 million contract