Jeff Skinner News

Edmonton Oilers
Jeff Skinner
Age: 32Position: C
TOI
28%
Fantasy
44%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
65%
Assists
38%
Power-Play
51%
SOG
71%
Plus/Minus
29%
Hits
27%
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Skinner is expected back into Edmonton's lineup on Monday in Buffalo.

Skinner has regularly been in and out of the Oilers' lineup lately, and will return to action on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 32-year-old Skinner is averaging 12:28 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 53 games this season.

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Skinner will be a healthy scratch vs. Montreal on Thursday.

Skinner has regularly been in and out of the Oilers' lineup lately, and will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 32-year-old Skinner is averaging 12:28 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 53 games this season.

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Skinner will draw back into Edmonton's lineup in Florida on Thursday.

Matthew Savoie will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Skinner to re-enter Edmonton's lineup against the Florida Panthers. The 32-year-old Skinner is averaging 12:30 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 51 games this season. He has four points (2G / 2A) in his last four outings.

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Skinner will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Thursday vs. Detroit.

With Kasperi Kapanen battling an illness, Skinner gets the opportunity to re-enter the lineup for Edmonton on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. Skinner scored a goal in his last game, snapping a four-game pointless skid. He has 16 points (8G / 8A) in 44 games this season.

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Skinner will draw back into Edmonton's lineup vs. Utah on Tuesday.

Skinner did not play on Sunday but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against Utah HC. Over the previous three seasons, Skinner has averaging a 64-point pace per 82-game season but has struggled in his first season with the Oilers. The 32-year-old Skinner only has 12 points (6G / 6A) in 35 games this season, a 28-point pace.

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The Oilers have signed Jeff Skinner to a one-year deal worth $3.0 million.

After being bought out of his contract in Buffalo earlier this week, Jeff Skinner has signed a one-year, $3 million contract with Edmonton. The 32-year-old is entering his 15th NHL season and had 24 goals, 46 points, 211 SOG and 34 PIMs in 74 games played in 2023-24.

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The Sabres have bought out Jeff Skinner's contract.

Skinner has three years left on a deal that carries a $9.0M AAV cap-hit. According to Cap Friendly, the buyout will save the Sabres $7.33 million but will keep Skinner on the books until the 2029-30 season. He'll cost them $1.445M AAV for the 2024-25 season. Skinner had a career year in 2023 but had just 24 goals and 22 assists (46 points) in 74 games last year.

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Skinner (undisclosed) left practice early Monday and is getting imaging before the team heads on the road.

Skinner's departure from practice on Monday is a major concern for the Sabres, as he has missed several stints already this season with various injuries. The veteran winger has struggled offensively lately, scoring only three points (2G / 1A) in his last 12 games.

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The Sabres activated Skinner off injured reserve on Tuesday.

Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.

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Skinner (upper body) appears ready to return Tuesday in Anaheim.

Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.

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Skinner (upper body) is expected to travel with the Sabres' one their upcoming road trip.

Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely return to the lineup during the Sabres' upcoming road trip. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.

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