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Edmonton Oilers’ forward Jeff Skinner’s preseason may have been quiet with zero points, but he’s come alive in the regular season, emerging as one of the Oilers’ most productive forwards.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Patrol / October 14

Mikael Backlund Lands Controversial slash on Oilers' Goalie Stuart Skinner during Battle for Alberta

Mikael Backlund, the Calgary Flames captain, landed a controversial slash on the Edmonton Oilers' goalie Stuart Skinner during last night's Battle for Alberta.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 13

Jeff Skinner Scores First Goal as an Edmonton Oiler

Jeff Skinner was moved up to the first line moments before tonight's game against the Calgary Flames, and he made good on the chance nearly right away.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 13

Oilers Make Several Major Last Minute Line Changes After Slow Start

Moments before puck drop tonight against the Calgary Flames, the Edmonton Oilers unveiled several major lineup changes to shake up the team. According to Oilers reporter Tony Brar, Jeff Skinner has been elevated to the first line, with Nugent-Hopkins being bumped down to the second.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 8

Oilers Coach Knoblauch Gives "Kick in the Pants" To Top Six Forward at Practice

The Edmonton Oilers are now tweaking their lineup in preparing for opening night, and Coach Knoblauch began by demoting a top six forward. At yesterday's practice, new Oiler Jeff Skinner got bumped down into the bottom six group.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8

False Alarm: Oilers Make More Changes at Practice with Jeff Skinner

The Edmonton Oilers turned heads at practice this week when Jeff Skinner was demoted off the second line and placed on the third line. Mattias Janmark was given his spot, and the early belief was that a poor preseason by Skinner had warranted the change.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Oilers News & Rumors: Lavoie, Dermott, Brown, Skinner

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Raphael Lavoie was lost to waivers as the Vegas Golden Knights claimed him. But, could the Oilers potentially get the forward back?

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 7

Oilers’ Jeff Skinner Faces Line Demotion After Slow Start

In an offseason filled with Edmonton Oilers roster moves, one addition stuck out: Jeff Skinner. A veteran with a special knack for scoring goals, the hope was he would mesh with Leon Draisaitl on the team’s second line.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

Predicting Jeff Skinner’s 2024-25 Production for Edmonton Oilers

Jeff Skinner might just be the missing piece the Edmonton Oilers need to make another deep playoff run. The veteran winger, who joined the team on a one-year, $3 million deal this offseason, is looking forward to complementing the Oilers’ star-studded lineup and filling a crucial role as a top-six forward.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 4

Looking back at what Leon Draisaitl has accomplished in his NHL career

Edmonton Oilers fans can breathe a sigh of relief — Leon Draisaitl has essentially committed the rest of his career to the organization. The two parties agreed to an eight-year deal worth $112 million, or $14 million annually on Tuesday morning.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Breaking down the Oilers' path to cap compliancy

If their cap struggles weren’t already bad enough this summer, the Edmonton Oilers were struck a significant blow last week.

Canucks trade Vasily Podkolzin to Edmonton Oilers for a fourth round pick

Edmonton Oilers trade defenseman Cody Ceci to Sharks for Ty Emberson

The Oilers have cleared enough cap space to match the offer sheets to Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 8

Analyzing what Jeff Skinner brings to the Oilers

There should be little doubt that the Edmonton Oilers have been a fantastic offensive squad for quite some time. This past season, they ranked fourth in the NHL in total goals and third in goals at 5-on-5.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 4

Where does Jeff Skinner fit into the Edmonton Oilers lineup?

It was a busy offseason for the Edmonton Oilers, making many unexpected moves that are going to make the team better now and into the future. There will be many new faces coming into the locker room next season, and a few familiar ones, too.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Jeff Skinner’s Potential Goal Count for the Oilers Next Season

The Edmonton Oilers added a sniper who is a proven scorer and an extremely effective 5-v-5 player this offseason in Jeff Skinner. Signing him as a UFA on a team-friendly deal after the Buffalo Sabres bought out his $9 million contract, Skinner doesn’t bring a lot of speed or physicality to the team, but he does know how to put the puck in the net.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 3

Report: Jeff Skinner chose to sign in Edmonton after turning down offer from Maple Leafs

Jeff Skinner became one of the freshest faces on the Edmonton Oilers Monday when he signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the club. The 32-year-old forward has yet to appear in a single playoff game in his entire NHL career, which has spanned 14 seasons with only two different teams.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 2

Jeff Skinner reportedly turned down playing for Maple Leafs to join Oilers on 1-year deal

The madness that is free agent frenzy has cooled down significantly after a very chaotic July 1st, which saw 31 NHL teams sign at least one player with over $1.1 billions handed out in new deals .

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Oilers Sign Jeff Skinner to a 1-Year, $3 Million Contract

The Edmonton Oilers are poised to make a significant addition to their roster with the anticipated signing of forward Jeff Skinner. Reports from several trusted insiders suggest that Skinner will ink a one-year, $3 million contract with the Oilers after being bought out by the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Oilers to add veteran winger on a one-year deal

He became a UFA after the Sabres bought out the final three seasons of the eight-year, $72M pact he signed back in 2019.

Oilers re-sign veteran winger to one-year deal

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / June 26

Report: Sabres to Buyout Jeff Skinner

Chad DeDominicis of Expected Buffalo reported Wednesday that a buyout of the last three years of the contract of Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner is coming.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Sabres intend to buy out former All-Star

Chad DeDominicis of Expected Buffalo reports that the Sabres intend to buy out forward Jeff Skinner.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Does buying out Jeff Skinner make sense for the Sabres?

It appears that Jeff Skinner’s time with the Buffalo Sabres may be coming to an end. General Manager Kevyn Adams told media on Thursday that “nothing is off the table” and that his team is going to look at every scenario.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

‘Nothing off the table’ regarding Skinner’s future with Sabres

Some light has been shed on a veteran scorer’s future. During his pre-draft media availability on Thursday, Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams was asked about the team’s plans for forward Jeff Skinner.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Sabres considering buying out veteran left winger

Now 32, he’s just one year removed from a career-high 47 assists and 82 points that nearly helped propel the Sabres to their first playoff appearance in over a decade.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Sabres star dealing with upper-body injury

Sabres star dealing with potentially troublesome upper-body injury

The Buffalo Sabres are crossing their fingers as they await test results on Jeff Skinner's upper-body injury. Skinner has posted 33 points in 38 games this season.

Demko, Nylander, Makar lead NHL’s Fan Vote for 2024 NHL All-Star Game

Report: Canucks have ‘had their eyes on’ big Sabres forward Jordan Greenway

Dustin Wolf, Jiri Kulich among top NHL prospects named to 2024 AHL all-star game

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 6, 2023

Watch: Red Wings and Sabres brawl after goal

Two things that will always bring hockey fans out of their seats are goals and fights. Thursday, fans in Detroit were treated to both on the same play.

Sabres’ Ideal Free Agent Target is Erik Johnson

Red Wings’ Edvinsson & Kasper Put 2023-24 Roster Into Focus

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