Jeff Skinner: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Controversial Oiler Stuart Skinner Gets Brutally Honest About Losing in Cup Finals for 2nd Straight Year

Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, who has drawn criticism for his play, is speaking out after dropping a 2nd straight Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Ex-Oiler Jeff Skinner Looks to Rebound in San Jose

Jeff Skinner has had a solid NHL career, with stretches of high-end production. In 2018-19, he scored 40 goals with the Buffalo Sabres, and before and following that season, he remained a consistent offensive threat with both the Carolina Hurricanes and the Sabres.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 3

Stuart Skinner, Calvin Pickard disappoint as goaltending becomes contentious: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Stuart Skinner

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Jeff Skinner, and now we will evaluate Stuart Skinner.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Jeff Skinner

As the offseason rolls on, we continue with the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Troy Stecher, and now we move on to Jeff Skinner.

San Jose Sharks News / Blade of Steel / July 15

Jeff Skinner Breaks Silence on Oilers' Playoff Benching Snub

Former Edmonton Oiler Jeff Skinner has finally spoken about his benching in the playoffs, and he has no ill will towards the situation, saying he gained experience.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Course Correction from $7M Cap Mistake the Right Play for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers made a bold but necessary pivot this offseason, moving off of two mistakes they made last summer. First, they chose to trade Viktor Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

Jeff Skinner sounds off on signing with Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have made a ton of moves in NHL Free Agency to this point. In fact, they’ve completely changed the foundation of their team. One of the more intriguing signings came Friday when San Jose signed veteran forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Oilers letting Jeff Skinner walk finalizes fix on two big missteps

The San Jose Sharks signed former Oilers winger Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million deal, officially ending a brief and lackluster stint in Edmonton.

Sharks sign forward Jeff Skinner to one-year contract

A look back at Jeff Skinner’s season trying to find a steady role with the Oilers

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 12

A look back at Jeff Skinner’s season trying to find a steady role with the Oilers

It’s amazing what a difference a year makes. When Jeff Skinner signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, 2024, hopes were high for the veteran forward, who had scored 30 or more goals six times in his career.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Sharks Make Bet on Jeff Skinner and Another Former Oiler

The San Jose Sharks made a pair of savvy offseason moves by signing Jeff Skinner and John Klingberg to low-risk, short-term deals. Skinner has signed as an unrestricted free agent, inking a one-year deal with the Sharks for $3 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

Former Calder Winner Signs New Deal on West Coast

Jeff Skinner, the 2011 Calder Trophy winner, for league’s top rookie, with the Carolina Hurricances, has signed a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / July 11

Sharks sign F Jeff Skinner to one-year, $3M deal

The San Jose Sharks signed free agent forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year deal worth $3 million, the team announced Friday. Skinner, 33, is fresh off a one-year stint with the Edmonton Oilers which gave him his first postseason experience in 15 seasons in the league.

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The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 11

Former Oiler Jeff Skinner signs one-year deal with Sharks

Jeff Skinner is headed to the San Jose Sharks. The team announced Friday afternoon that the veteran winger had signed a one-year deal, which was later reported to be worth $3 million.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 11

Sharks sign forward Jeff Skinner to one-year contract

The San Jose Sharks have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with unrestricted free agent winger Jeff Skinner, the club announced Friday afternoon. Skinner, 33, collected 16 goals and 29 points in 72 games with the Edmonton Oilers during the 2024-25 regular season.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 11

Edmonton Oilers Lose Veteran Forward to San Jose Sharks in Surprise Move

The Edmonton Oilers have lost another veteran forward, as Jeff Skinner has signed as a free agent with the San Jose Sharks after only a single year in Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 11

Jeff Skinner gets the short end of the stick: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

Welcome to my annual player review series, where I dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player-by-player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3

Jeff Skinner remains unsigned — has ship sailed with Oilers?

Skinner, who scored 16 even-strength goals last season at a $3 million cap hit, found himself frequently scratched under head coach Kris Knoblauch.

Daily Faceoff list the Oilers as one of their losers to begin free agency

Oilers trade Viktor Arvidsson to Bruins

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 30

The long, winding road to Jeff Skinner’s first Stanley Cup Playoff goal

After almost 15 years since Jeff Skinner’s name was called at the 2010 NHL Draft, he finally scored his first NHL playoff goal in last night’s win over the Dallas Stars, helping the Edmonton Oilers become Western Conference champions.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Oilers’ Jeff Skinner scores first career playoff goal after 15 years

It took 15 years, but Jeff Skinner has finally found the scoresheet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 33-year-old winger scored eight minutes into the first period of Game 5 of the Western Conference Final to give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-0 lead over the Dallas Stars, and give Skinner his first career goal in the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / May 29

Watch: Oilers' Skinner finally scores first career playoff goal

Watch: Oilers' Jeff Skinner finally scores first career playoff goal in 15th season

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner waited longer to play in his first Stanley Cup playoff game than any player in NHL history. It took him until his 15th season in the league and 1,075 regular season games before finally getting the opportunity.

Lessons learned from the NHL's conference finalists

How the Oilers could replace Zach Hyman

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Oilers' two biggest free-agent signings can't even crack lineup in playoffs

The Oilers are only four wins away from getting back to the Stanley Cup Final for a second consecutive year. But two notable players are nowhere to be found.

Three potential blockbuster trades that could rock NHL offseason

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs give permission to teams to speak with two members of staff

Why Blackhawks rival would be a match made in heaven for Jonathan Toews

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / May 9

Jeff Skinner Hits Rock Bottom in Edmonton After Brutal Start to Playoffs

Oilers' Jeff Skinner has hit a new low, as he has not played a single game since Game 1 of the first round, and he may not see the ice again this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 12

After 14-season drought, Jeff Skinner finally going to playoffs

After 14-season drought, Jeff Skinner is finally going to NHL playoffs

Skinner is set to experience playoff hockey for the first time.

Key Oilers defenseman expected to miss extended time

Brock Boeser reportedly turns down massive extension offer from Canucks

Don Sweeney could be out as Bruins reportedly weigh GM change

Former Avalanche captain to suit up for AHL game, could return for playoffs

Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez announces retirement

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / March 10

Oilers coach Knoblauch admits a hard truth about Jeff Skinner before facing Buffalo Sabres

Jeff Skinner hasn't been the best fit for the Edmonton Oilers this season, and now Coach Knoblauch is simply admitting as much. Knoblauch will be inserting Jeff Skinner onto the third line today after being scratched the last three games, and it feels like a formality to play against his former team.