Oilers, Skinner

Can Jeff Skinner become a difference-maker for the Edmonton Oilers?
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch pointed out a few times last season, including in the playoffs, that Leon Draisaitl didn’t get to skate enough with top-quality offensive wingers. Skinner, a six-time 30-goal scorer, fit the bill.
Here’s what’s behind Jeff Skinner’s early-season struggles
It’s been a tough start to the season for Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner. In his first seventeen games since signing a one-year, $3 million deal with the Oilers in the summer, Skinner has scored three goals and made three assists,
Oilers’ Jeff Skinner Experiment Is Proving to Be a Disaster
Jeff Skinner has gotten off to a horrendous start with the Edmonton Oilers, and is already being discussed in trade scenarios.
Oilers' Jeff Skinner: Dropped to fourth line
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.
Should we be concerned about Stuart Skinner’s goaltending for the Oilers?
Few issues have plagued the Edmonton Oilers more this season than their goaltending. The one-two punch of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard have struggled
3 Reasons the Oilers Should Not Trade Stuart Skinner
The Oilers goaltending situation has been a topic of conversation. But, here are 3 reasons why trading Stuart Skinner would be a mistake:
Opinion: The Buffalo Sabres Have The Space To Add An Impact Player. Just Do It
The Buffalo Sabres heated up lately, but they still haven't built a cushion in the playoff race. Adam Proteau says they must ...
Yardbarker on MSN3d
Oilers Are Putting the Wrong Guy on the Power Play
Instead of Perry, Jeff Skinner should be given the chance to un-track his offensive game and get his confidence back.
The New York Times29d
Why the Oilers’ optimal deployment of Jeff Skinner is a work in progress
Defenceman Evan Bouchard led the way with three, followed by Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Jeff Skinner. Advertisement The first three names are the proverbial heart of the order for Edmonton ...
The Hockey News5y
Why spending big bucks to keep Jeff Skinner was worth it for the Sabres
Without another 30-goal threat in the lineup and ample cap space now and in the future, the Sabres could afford to pay up to keep Skinner, who was a perfect fit with the franchise last season.
Yardbarker3d
Oilers Dealing with 'Real Horse-and-Cart' Skinner Dilemma
One potential adjustment involves giving Jeff Skinner a shot on the man advantage, replacing Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. However, the team faces what Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic aptly called a ...
Buffalo Rising5y
Skinner, Skinner, Chicken Dinner
No offense to Jack Eichel, our Captain and the prize of the great 2015 Tank, but there’s a Buffalo Sabres player missing from the 2019 NHL All-Star Roster and that player’s Jeff Skinner.
The Hockey News6y
Why every NHL team should explore Jeff Skinner as a trade option this summer
Jeff Skinner’s name has popped back up in NHL trade chatter, and teams looking to inject offense this summer should keep in close contact with Carolina and attempt to pry the 26-year-old winger ...
Edmonton Journal on MSN6d
Top Oilers d-man missing from morning skate, forward lines shaken up wildly, Skinner in net
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