Jeff Skinner turns down offer with Toronto

[mjd1001]

Skinner is very slow and doesn't put much effort into defense at all.

He has a role on a team as a scorer, but that is a very limited role. Has to be a 'perfect fit' to really help out. What the Leafs need, Skinner might not have been worth it.

 

[Maple Leaf]

This guy is not good oilers going to tank for sure

 

[darrylsittler27]

All Oilers had to say was McDavid.. His next contract will be nice.

 

[Al14]

Skinner is very slow and doesn't put much effort into defense at all.

He has a role on a team as a scorer, but that is a very limited role. Has to be a 'perfect fit' to really help out. What the Leafs need, Skinner might not have been worth it.

Obviously, the Canes, and now the Sabres, have moved on from Skinner.

He isn't that good of a goal scorer to make up for his lack of speed and his poor defensive effort.

IMHO, it's a blessing for our Leafs that he chose to sign with the Oilers !!!

 

[Its not your fault]

Play with McDavid and Draisaitl or Matthews and Marner? Wonder if Skinner consulted with Hyman.

Well if he did he would say sorry I have that spot. Lol

 

[ToneDog]

Well if he did he would say sorry I have that spot. Lol

Skinner, McDavid, Hyman - Nudge can move down.

Obviously, the Canes, and now the Sabres, have moved on from Skinner.

He isn't that good of a goal scorer to make up for his lack of speed and his poor defensive effort.

IMHO, it's a blessing for our Leafs that he chose to sign with the Oilers !!!

If McDavid got Hyman 54, he should easily get Skinner 30+. I bet Skinner is motivated to play.

 

[darrylsittler27]

Obviously, the Canes, and now the Sabres, have moved on from Skinner.

He isn't that good of a goal scorer to make up for his lack of speed and his poor defensive effort.

IMHO, it's a blessing for our Leafs that he chose to sign with the Oilers !!!

Skinner isn't what we need.

 

[notbias]

Just showing a free agent Hyman's highlight reel of 40+ tap-in goals from last season is all that is needed... this is not shocking.