Jeff Skinner: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / April 23

Kris Knoblauch Reveals The Reason He Decided To Bench Jeff Skinner For Game 2

The Edmonton Oilers are finally getting the return of Evander Kane on Wednesday, and now we know why it's come at the expense of Jeff Skinner, with Head Coach Kris Knoblauch explaining the role that Kane will play upon his return.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 23

Evander Kane and John Klingberg draw in for Oilers, Jeff Skinner and Josh Brown out for Game 2

The Edmonton Oilers will have two reinforcements in the lineup when they face the Los Angeles Kings for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Oilers’ Stuart Skinner under fire after dreadful Game 1 ruins Connor McDavid’s heroics

The Edmonton Oilers were oh-so-close to making an incredible comeback in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Edmonton Oilers News / ESPN / April 22

15-year vet Skinner finally makes playoff debut

Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has finally made his Stanley Cup playoff debut after a league-record 1,078 regular-season games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / April 21

Oilers' Jeff Skinner Set to Break All-Time NHL Record Tonight vs. the Kings

Edmonton Oilers' Jeff Skinner is going to break the all-time NHL record tonight by being the player who has played the most regular-season games before the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 19

Measuring the instant chemistry of the Jeff Skinner-Connor McDavid-Connor Brown line

Since the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Edmonton Oilers have had several key players go down with injury, including superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, as well as top defenceman Mattias Ekholm, who has been ruled out for the entire first round of the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Jeff Skinner Looks Set to Play in His First Playoff Series

Edmonton Oilers’ forward Jeff Skinner looks set to make his playoff debut after 15 years of missing the postseason. His fight to this moment has been long and complicated, but the veteran forward will finally get his first glimpse of the intensity of the postseason at 32.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 13

Stuart Skinner steady in return, Connor Brown goals in three straight, and Corey Perry keeps bringing the Oilers value

The Edmonton Oilers were looking to keep their slim hopes of home-ice advantage in the first round alive when they visited the league-leading Winnipeg Jets for their third and final matchup of the season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

The Edmonton Oilers Are Without Top-Tier Blueliner

The Edmonton Oilers are stuck between a rock and a hard place in 2024-25. Players like Jeff Skinner could be considered difference makers throughout their career.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Oilers’ Jeff Skinner Makes NHL Playoffs After 15 Years—Will He Play?

After 15 seasons and 1,075 games, Jeff Skinner is finally heading to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 32-year-old winger signed with the Edmonton Oilers this past offseason, in part for the chance to play in postseason action.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

NHL Rumours: Skinner, Oilers, Landeskog, Tkachuk, Cousins, Senators

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have officially clinched a playoff spot, and Jeff Skinner is set to end one of the NHL’s most unwanted streaks.

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 / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Oilers’ Jeff Skinner Will Finally End His Record Playoff Drought

With a 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Place on Friday (April 11), the Edmonton Oilers clinched a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Jeff Skinner qualifies for playoffs for first time in 1,000+ game career

One of the league’s more notable veterans is going to be playing further into the spring than he ever has before. With the Edmonton Oilers clinching a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Oilers forward Jeff Skinner will have a chance to play in the postseason for the first time in his NHL career.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Taylor Swift Fan Jeff Skinner Achieves Career First After 1,075 NHL Games

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are officially headed to the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs following a 4-2 victory Friday night at home at Rogers

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 8

Journalist: Jeff Skinner’s Scoring Surge Hasn’t Changed Playoff Narrative

Despite the fact Jeff Skinner has done everything asked of him and improved his play — becoming one of Edmonton’s better-scoring wingers — a recent report suggests his chances to dress for playoff games hasn’t really changed.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30

Jeff Skinner Finding His Stride a Silver Lining for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2024-25 season hasn’t exactly gone as planned. Some off-season moves that backfired, losing players to offer sheets, down seasons from guys expected to step up, and, of late, injuries to key players have made this a somewhat tumultuous campaign despite the fact the Oilers are still headed for the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 29

Oilers Injury Update: Draisaitl expected to return against Flames, but Skinner, Ekholm and McDavid remain out

The Edmonton Oilers will get a boost to their lineup Saturday night against the Flames as Leon Drasiatil is set to return from a four-game absence. The hulking superstar was banged up in the Oilers’ March 18th game against the Utah Hockey Club, getting hauled down in the neutral zone partway through the game.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 23

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins hat trick, Jeff Skinner keeps scoring, and Adam Henrique’s first power play goal with the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers squared off against the Seattle Kraken Saturday without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in the lineup, and the question everyone had on their mind was how the rest of the team would step up in their absence.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 27

3 Potential Landing Spots for the Oilers’ Jeff Skinner

Last summer was a busy one for Edmonton Oilers CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson. More specifically, a busy July 1. Fresh off a heartbreaking loss in the Stanley Cup Final and the departure of general manager Ken Holland, the Oilers needed a quick retool in free agency before getting back into action.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 25

Why another healthy scratch for Oilers’ Jeff Skinner isn’t deserved

If healthy scratches are dolled out based on offensive performance, Jeff Skinner shouldn’t be the one sitting in the press box for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Oilers’ GM Talks Jeff Skinner Deadline Plans and No-Trade Clause

As the NHL trade deadline becomes the priority for NHL teams after the 4 Nations Face-Off break, speculation will surround who stays and who goes. For the Edmonton Oilers, there has been a lot of talk about Jeff Skinner’s role with the club and his future.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6