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

[ijuka]

3m is really cheap for Skinner, dunno why people are so lukewarm about this.

 

[nerevarine]

Dont blame skinner for chasing a cup, oilers look like heavy favorites at this point. Probably help juice his numbers for one last big contract too

 

[Sam de Mtl]

I am curious as to how he will handle playoffs. Could be great because he lacked it so much that he will go crazy effort wise, or could suck because he is nervous or any other many reasons possible.

 

[NVious]

Add a former Saber, win the cup, it's the formula, smart for the Oilers to stay on top of the current meta

 

[La Bamba]

If Janmark re-signs

Skinner - McDavid - Hyman
Kane - Draisaitl - Arvidsson
Janmark - RNH - Brown
Holloway - McLeod - Perry
Ryan

 

[Havok89]

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

Smart financial decision for him signing in Edmonton

30 might be optimistic considering he won’t see PP time

 

[JianYang]

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

It sure will. Always nice to have some additional flexibility going into it though.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Not bad, one year to win the cup. He will score 30 playing with McDavid or Draisaitl. Oilers are killing it today.

 

[Jee]

On one hand they have Corey Perry, on the other hand they have Jeff Skinner. Unstoppable force meets immovable object.

Will they make the playoffs or not? Seems like a gamble even Shane Pinto can't take.

 

[BoHorvat 53]

Oilers getting Skinner and Arvidsson at the numbers they did is some shrewd work.

 

[Skolman]

30 might be optimistic considering he won’t see PP time

Definitely optimistic.

He put up 16 even strength goals last season, I wouldn't be surprised if his numbers spike playing alongside Draisaitl & Arvidsson.

 

[algernon]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807909060747870459

That'll put em over the top.


Are they eligible for 1st over all again

 

[To Be Determined]

What happens if u have Skinner and Perry?

Is the universe gonna implode?

 

[Three On Zero]

Oilers getting Skinner and Arvidsson at the numbers they did is some shrewd work.

Both are reclamation projects of sorts, both have good potential though

Arvidsson needs to stay healthy
Skinner needs to show he’s not a head case

 

[Skolman]

That'll put em over the top.


Are they eligible for 1st over all again

You're a Flames fan, little bro.

Probably best you sit this one out

 

[CupofOil]

wow huge overpayment

Uh, he had 33, 35 and 24 goals the last 3 years. It's $3m for 1 year, Trenin got $3.5m for reference.

 

[Woodrow]

I really don't think Skinner is going to see much of a bump in his production that others are predicting. He always does his own thing out there on the ice. Probably would drive McDavid crazy if they're on the same line.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

I like it! Skinner can still skate and should score 20 playing next to Draisaitl
Sucks that it means Henrique is gone but I doubt he would’ve signed for 3 mil

 

[Canes]

Can’t wait to see him with McDrai

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Oil picked up 2 nice pieces in arvidson and skinner

Completely agree. Skinner at 3 mill is huge.

 

[McFlyingV]

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.

Still lots of time for 3C and 2nd pair RD. When you can add a potential 30G+ scorer for 3mil you do it. Draisaitl finally has 2 good consistent wingers that can both score. This should be a match made in heaven for Drai.

Dont blame skinner for chasing a cup, oilers look like heavy favorites at this point. Probably help juice his numbers for one last big contract too

I said this earlier today but this is the most no brainer choice for Skinner. Chance on a cup contender and gets to juice his numbers with 2 superstar centres.

 

[nickdawg95]

Edms a perfect fit. skinner is elite around the net and can score at ES.

 

[HaNotsri]

30 might be optimistic considering he won’t see PP time

He's bad on the powerplay. Can probably score 30 5 vs 5.

 

[Connor McConnor]

3m is good business for Skinner. I’d take him over Foegele any day. Holloway and Broberg both showed they can move into the lineup next year at cheap.

For some reason casual fans don’t realize Edmonton actually played some of the most structured D in the league for 70% of the year including playoffs, but hey, HF will HF and stick with old narratives.

 

[BoHorvat 53]

Both are reclamation projects of sorts, both have good potential though

Arvidsson needs to stay healthy
Skinner needs to show he’s not a head case

They're both good gambles. A lot of injuries just straight up come down to luck, and the underlying numbers suggest he's still good and drives play. To get him at 4 aav for only 2 years is incredible work imo.

Skinner at 3 million for 1 year is clean work as well, when you consider he's probably going to be paired with McDavid, and when he's on the ice the Oilers are usually dominating/controlling play. It's about buying in defensively for him more than anything, but most of his shifts will be spent in the offensive zone. Really good fit, think he could put up 40 goals this season if things click (Pretty good chance that they do imo)