Confirmed with Link: Jeff Skinner, $3M x 1 year

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

The org seems hell bent on collecting Connors, Browns, and now Skinners lol

 

[Tarus]

As a Buffalo fan I have only one thing to so. IF you can keep Skinner happy you have a good goal scorer on your hands. If Skinner gets unhappy? That is another story.

If he can handle not being a powerplay priority and is willing to put the effort in on the defensive side of the systems play, he should be fine

 

[larek]

Convince me this is good?

He will probably score 25 plus some say no defense
But he was only minus 2 last season and plus double digits year before

 

[StoveTopStauffer]

Kane has to be out now right? There’s no way that RNH, Hyman, Arvidsson, Skinner and Kane all play wing for this team.

LTIR-etire Kane until the playoffs.

 

[Frank the Tank]

The org seems hell bent on collecting Connors, Browns, and now Skinners lol

Oilers should sign this kid

Conner Skinner - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Conner Skinner, UT, USA USA. Most recently in the undefined with South County Llamas. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

[BudBundy]

1 Year show me deal for a guy who can really skate. Honestly think he's a fit for McDavid, not Draisaitl.

He has great edges but he’s actually not very fast at all.

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

Oilers should sign this kid

Conner Skinner - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Conner Skinner, UT, USA USA. Most recently in the undefined with South County Llamas. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

[MoontoScott]

Kane has to be out now right? There’s no way that RNH, Hyman, Arvidsson, Skinner and Kane all play wing for this team.

I'm not sure if you could trade Kane right now because it would be higher risk for the team that traded for him and I am not sure if league rules allow you to trade a player with serious injury?

 

[Senor Catface]

The last three seasons Skinner has scored more than Tavares, Marner, Marchand, Kardi, Boeser, Konecny, and countless others.

He was also -1 over three seasons on a team that was -61, so he can't be that bad.

I feel like people still associate him with his 19-20, 20-21 seasons.

 

[Shizuka]

He has great edges but he’s actually not very fast at all.

Yeah, that's what I remember about his scouting report. Great edges, took figure skating as a kid but his straight line is pretty bad.

 

[TheGingaNinja]

I know some of you are poo-pooing this signing, but between him and Arvidsson, we just signed a potential combined 50-70+ goals....for 7 million. That's some tidy work by JJ imo.

 

[Scheifele55]

I think this is a great signing for your team! If he meshes with McDavid and/or Draisatl this will be a steal. I was hoping he would have signed with the Winnipeg Jets

 

[McFlyingV]

Yeah, that's what I remember about his scouting report. Great edges, took figure skating as a kid but his straight line is pretty bad.

It's not bad, he's just not a burner. Neither is Arvidsson.

 

[Shizuka]

It's not bad, he's just not a burner. Neither is Arvidsson.

Arvidsson is a good skater. We'll see on Skinner I guess.

 

[McFlyingV]

Arvidsson is a good skater. We'll see on Skinner I guess.

Arvidsson is above average, but he's not lightning fast. He's just a guy who is always in good spots on the ice and has an endless motor. You'll never see him blow away from guys on transition, but he can keep up.

 

[oobga]

Love it. Hope we can get deals like this more often as a contender. Guys signing at a discount looking for redemption, and will come in fully motivated.

Arvidsson is a good skater. We'll see on Skinner I guess.

Skinners thing has always been speed and agility no? Heard a million times when he won the Calder over Hall about his figure skating background. The wart in his game is how he plays zero defense. Don't think you want Kane and Skinner on the same line.

 

[ManofSteel55]

No henrique im guessing then

I'm guessing Henrique wants 2nd line minutes. He won't get that in Edmonton.

 

[dssource]

I feel like today jj made a point of making sure the top 2 lines have better wingers. I.e. Make sure Drai is happy so that he will re-sign.

I really liked what henrique brought to the team. He played really well in the playoffs. A calm presence when he was on the ice. Would have liked him back. I doubt we can sign him now, but I wish him well where ever he ends up, until they play the Oilers.

 

[zoo99]

1 Year show me deal for a guy who can really skate. Honestly think he's a fit for McDavid, not Draisaitl.

this is definitely not a show me deal, guy is a elite proven goal scorer over the last ten years, this is a “I want a shot at the cup” deal. Could have signed a multi year deal elsewhere for way higher salary.

 

[smytty]

I'm not sure if you could trade Kane right now because it would be higher risk for the team that traded for him and I am not sure if league rules allow you to trade a player with serious injury?

Injuries must be disclosdd and there will be a physical/exam from the other teams doctors, but injured players can be traded, ie. Jack Eichel, 90% of Arizona's cap hit over the last 20 years

 

[TheNumber4]

Oilers should sign this kid

Conner Skinner - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Conner Skinner, UT, USA USA. Most recently in the undefined with South County Llamas. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

lol

 

[McOilers97]

LTIR-etire Kane until the playoffs.

Doesn’t seem realistic, unless he has a ton of injuries. If it’s just the sports hernia we’ve been told about, then he should be healthy by October.

 

[MoontoScott]

Injuries must be disclos3d and there will be a physical/exam from the other teams doctors,but injured players can be traded, ie. Jack Eichel, 90% of Arizona's cap hit over the last 20 years

Thanks, wasn't sure about that. I know that in the past there have been claims about non-disclosure but it can be a difficult thing to prove especially with less serious injuries.

I doubt Kane is going anywhere but we shall see.

 

[Gordy Elbows]

If

Especially if Knoblauch can coach some defensive awareness into him.

If Skinner is on a line with McD and Hyman, they will be too busy scoring and no time for defence.

 

[Gordy Elbows]

The org seems hell bent on collecting Connors, Browns, and now Skinners lol

Saves money on jerseys.
Will be a hoot listening to Michael’s keeping track during the game calls.