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Can Jeff Skinner become a difference-maker for the Edmonton Oilers?
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch pointed out a few times last season, including in the playoffs, that Leon Draisaitl didn’t get to skate enough with top-quality offensive wingers. Skinner, a six-time 30-goal scorer, fit the bill.
Here’s what’s behind Jeff Skinner’s early-season struggles
It’s been a tough start to the season for Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner. In his first seventeen games since signing a one-year, $3 million deal with the Oilers in the summer, Skinner has scored three goals and made three assists,
Oilers’ Jeff Skinner Experiment Is Proving to Be a Disaster
Jeff Skinner has gotten off to a horrendous start with the Edmonton Oilers, and is already being discussed in trade scenarios.
Oilers' Jeff Skinner: Dropped to fourth line
Skinner was expected to contribute more than he has this season -- he entered Monday's game with six points at minus-7 in 18 outings -- and was recently dropped to the fourth line, per Allan Mitchell of The Athletic.
Should we be concerned about Stuart Skinner’s goaltending for the Oilers?
Few issues have plagued the Edmonton Oilers more this season than their goaltending. The one-two punch of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard have struggled
3 Reasons the Oilers Should Not Trade Stuart Skinner
The Oilers goaltending situation has been a topic of conversation. But, here are 3 reasons why trading Stuart Skinner would be a mistake:
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NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers Will Eventually Need To Address Their Blue Line
Arvidsson hurt again, unfortunately, Zach Hyman out of the lineup, but hasn’t performed. Jeff Skinner has been on the fourth line. The moves they’ve made haven’t really paid off. But when I look ...
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Oilers Are Putting the Wrong Guy on the Power Play
Yesterday, Jason Gregor reported that the Edmonton Oilers’ first power-play unit would feature Corey Perry. While Perry is a ...
Opinion: The Buffalo Sabres Have The Space To Add An Impact Player. Just Do It
The Buffalo Sabres heated up lately, but they still haven't built a cushion in the playoff race. Adam Proteau says they must ...
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Evander Kane may not play for the Edmonton Oilers when he returns from injury
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is rehabbing from a list of injuries suffered last season, but when he does return to ...
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Why the Oilers’ optimal deployment of Jeff Skinner is a work in progress
Defenceman Evan Bouchard led the way with three, followed by Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Jeff Skinner. Advertisement The first three names are the proverbial heart of the order for Edmonton ...
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Why spending big bucks to keep Jeff Skinner was worth it for the Sabres
Without another 30-goal threat in the lineup and ample cap space now and in the future, the Sabres could afford to pay up to keep Skinner, who was a perfect fit with the franchise last season.
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Oilers Forward Jeff Skinner Inexplicably in Coach's Doghouse: Talent Being Wasted on Fourth Line
Jeff Skinner continues to play well offensively despite being in a scoring slump, but coach Knoblauch's demotions may be holding him back from success. With the Oilers climbing back up the ...
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Skinner, Skinner, Chicken Dinner
No offense to Jack Eichel, our Captain and the prize of the great 2015 Tank, but there’s a Buffalo Sabres player missing from the 2019 NHL All-Star Roster and that player’s Jeff Skinner.
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Oilers Dealing with 'Real Horse-and-Cart' Skinner Dilemma
The Edmonton Oilers are grappling with a significant challenge as they search for solutions to their struggling power play.