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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 13
Former Buffalo Sabres fan favorite off to a flying start with new team
It came as no surprise when former Buffalo Sabres star Jeff Skinner opted to continue his hockey career in Europe this summer, signing with EHC Biel-Bienne in the Swiss National League, after he was unable to land an NHL contract ahead of the 2026-27 season.
San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / August 15
Jeff Skinner Chose Switzerland Over the NHL. What His New Life Could Be
Jeff Skinner’s NHL chapter looks like it’s officially closed. The 34-year-old, a former 40-goal scorer and 1,110-game veteran, just signed a one-year deal with EHC Biel-Bienne in Switzerland’s National League that runs through April 2027.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / August 14
Jeff Skinner signs one-year contract with Swiss club EHC Biel-Bienne
After more than 1,100 games across parts of 16 NHL seasons, unrestricted free-agent forward Jeff Skinner agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Swiss National League club EHC Biel-Bienne on Friday.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 14
NHL Rumors: Skinner Leaves NHL, Matthews Injury Turn, Hellebuyck Talk, & Kings Trades
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, former Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner is leaving the NHL after signing with a Swiss club. Meanwhile, a comment from Auston Matthews’ chiropractor has raised new questions about the Toronto Maple Leafs captain’s health.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 14
Most Shafted Oiler in Recent Memory Leaves NHL, Signs With Swiss League Club
Former Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner didn’t have the easiest time in Edmonton. He was relatively productive given the lack of ice time and opportunity he got under then-head coach Kris Knoblauch, but it was clear, even in 2024-25, that Skinner’s career was winding down.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 18
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Skinner, Quillan, McMann & Trade Deadline Buzz
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in one of those stretches where the season suddenly feels complicated. Injuries are piling up, scoring depth is getting tested, and the trade deadline looms in just a few weeks.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 18
What Could Jeff Skinner Offer the Bruins?
The Boston Bruins are at best a wild-card team this season. That is, if they can dig themselves out of the hole they’re in. They’ll need to step up their game as the Atlantic Division competition tightens with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, and Tampa Bay Lightning jockeying for the top spot.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17
NHL Trade Watch: McMann Gaining Interest, Benoit Rumours & Skinner Hits the Market
Even though the NHL is still on its Olympic break, the trade market is starting to heat up. We’re less than three weeks away from the March 6 deadline.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / February 17
Three Landing Spots for Former Sharks Winger Jeff Skinner
The San Jose Sharks made a bit of roster news during the Olympic break, as they placed veteran winger Jeff Skinner on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination.
San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / February 17
3 Potential Fits for Jeff Skinner Following Contract Termination With Sharks
On Monday (Feb. 16), it was revealed that the San Jose Sharks had placed forward Jeff Skinner on waivers for the purpose of a contract termination. Skinner, who is 33 years old, scored six goals and added seven assists for 13 points through 32 games with the Sharks this season.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16
Would Recently Waived Winger Be a Good, Cheap Fit for Oilers?
Former Edmonton Oilers winger Jeff Skinner is going back on the market. Following news that he was waived by the San Jose Sharks, and for the purposes of terminating his contract, Skinner will become an unrestricted free agent on Tuesday.
San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 16
Sharks Place Jeff Skinner On Unconditional Waivers
The Sharks have placed winger Jeff Skinner on unconditional waivers for purposes of contract termination, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent tomorrow if no one claims the remainder of his existing $3MM cap hit for this season.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / December 4
Sharks’ Jeff Skinner to return after 10-game absence
San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky told reporters Thursday that forward Jeff Skinner will be back in the lineup Friday night.
San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17
Sharks’ Jeff Skinner is out week to week
The San Jose Sharks will continue on without one of their veteran wingers.
San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / August 8, 2025
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 / NHL Trade Talk / July 14, 2025
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.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 11, 2025
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 11, 2025
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, 2025
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / May 29, 2025
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / May 9, 2025
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, 2025
After 14-season drought, Jeff Skinner is finally going to NHL playoffs
Skinner is set to experience playoff hockey for the first time.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / March 10, 2025
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6, 2025
Oilers’ Jeff Skinner listed among salary cap dump possibilities ahead of trade deadline
After another slow start to the season, the Edmonton Oilers have once again climbed their way to the top of the Pacific division, with eyes set on another deep playoff run with the ultimate goal of winning it all.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / January 18, 2025
Oilers' plan to force Jeff Skinner out of Edmonton becoming apparent
A trade seems like the only path forward for Skinner.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / January 14, 2025
Jeff Skinner connected to four NHL teams in trade after multiple healthy scratches
After being healthy scratched for three games this season, NHL insiders are now connecting multiple teams to a trade for Oilers forward Jeff Skinner. The Oilers scratched Skinner in last night's playoff preview game against the Los Angeles Kings, a sign that he may not have a spot on the playoff roster.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / January 5, 2025
Reports Shift on Jeff Skinner Waiving No Trade Clause for Edmonton Oilers
The Jeff Skinner experiment with the Edmonton Oilers hasn't been much of a success this season, but reports are surfacing that he won't accept a trade off the team easily.
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