Confirmed Signing with Link: [EDM] F Jeff Skinner signs with the Oilers (1 year, $3M)

[Kingsfan1]

Oilers are going back to the cup finals this year

 

[McFlyingV]

Adding two 20-30 goal scorers lets go. McDrai going to have a plethora of wingers to play with now.

Imo with this signing it would make sense to trade Kane+Ceci now and re-sign Henrique+upgrade on Ceci's spot.

Now please re-sign the Janitor. Him and Brown have incredible chemistry.

 

[M Ace]

Oilers missing the playoffs

We have Corey Perry…

 

[Eegs]

Pretty, Pretty cool!

 

[North Cole]

What happens if u have Skinner and Perry?

Is the universe gonna implode?

 

[The Nuge]

I'll wait on the figures but what they really needed was a middle pair dman. They are really screwed if ekholm loses a notch due to age., but they need a mid pair dman regardless of what happens to ekholm's game.

Meh. Broberg has progressed, and could take spot. Plus, we have a really strong top pairing and bottom pairing

 

[Mr Kot]

So Jeff's non playoff curse and Perry's finals loss curse...

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

Look forward to seeing his anti-playoff streak continue

Perry automatically gets us to the finals though

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I don't like this. I should clarify as this in my mind means we've lost out on Henrique. Not a problem with 3m for a 20+ goal scorer. Also won't be using cap space to improve the RD or address the 3C situation. Man I hope I'm wrong and we move McLeod out for a veteran 3C

I guess the plus side is taking a player off Buffalo didn't hurt for Vegas and Florida.

 

[Matty Sundin]

Oilers probably looking to fix the D at trade deadline. They are fine right now until then.

 

[Skolman]

RNH-McDavid-Hyman
Skinner-Draisaitl-Arvidsson

Good grief.

Have to think Kane is getting dealt at this point, unless they plan to roll with him on the 3rd line.

 

[BKarchitect]

Skinner, Draisaitl, Arvidsson

That'll be one heck of a line

This was a no-brainer signing with big payoff potential but there's also a version of this story where Arvidsson is hurt because he's always hurt due to his size and style and then you've got Drai and Skinner on ice for a lot of goals...both for but also against.

 

[Three On Zero]

Skinner, Draisaitl, Arvidsson

That'll be one heck of a line

Hard nosed in the offensive end, nonexistent in the defensive end

 

[JoeSakic13]

Only need two more Skinners to bring the count up to fore.

 

[Seanaconda]

He's a good scorer to have on either drai or mcdavids line

 

[Primary Assist]

Hopefully his nameplate says J. Skinner so we don't get him confused with the other Skinner

 

[GreeningOil]

Skinner, Draisaitl, Arvidsson

That'll be one heck of a line

Perhaps they’ll score a goal or two

 

[stokes84]

Oilers 2025 cup champs confirmed

 

[larek]

I like it
Skinner scores 25 plus
For no Defense he was only a minus 2 this season plus 15 year before

 

[Patch101]

This was a no-brainer signing with big payoff potential but there's also a version of this story where Arvidsson is hurt because he's always hurt due to his size and style and then you've got Drai and Skinner on ice for a lot of goals...both for but also against.

and if that happens, Kane plugs in ... which might be worse haha

 

[bleedgreen]

Love it. Make it count Skinny.

 

[Havok89]

Skinner, Draisaitl, Arvidsson

That'll be one heck of a line

Skinner and Drai in their own zone will be interesting for sure

 

[Skolman]

Dude is a lock to put up 30+ goals playing in Edmonton's top-6.

Smart financial decision for him signing in Edmonton

 

[JianYang]

Don't like the fit considering what the oilers really need. It's a luxury signing on a team with other issues.

That's a good contract though.

 

[syz]

I'll wait on the figures but what they really needed was a middle pair dman. They are really screwed if ekholm loses a notch due to age., but they need a mid pair dman regardless of what happens to ekholm's game.

That's not available in FA. It'll likely have to be a trade deadline thing.