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Oilers' Jeff Skinner: Looks to rebound with one-year deal
Jeff Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.The final three seasons of Skinner's eight-year, $72 million contract were bought out by the Sabres after he was limited to 24 goals and 46 points in 74 outings in 2023-24. While his production wasn't sufficient to justify his old contract, his new price is reasonable for a winger who would be a strong presence on Edmonton's third line. Skinner has also exceeded the 30-goal milestone on six occasions, including the 2021-22 and 2022-23 campaigns, so there's also that outside chance that he could end up being a steal for the Oilers. Keep a close eye on how Edmonton utilizes him. While there's stiff competition for top-six spots, his fantasy value would naturally increase meaningfully if he gets to play alongside Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl.
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Jeff Skinner: Getting bought out
The Sabres are buying out the remainder of Jeff Skinner's contract, GM Kevyn Adams told Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic on Saturday.Once the process is complete, Skinner will be eligible to become an unrestricted free agent Monday. He struggled last season with 46 points, including 24 goals, across 74 appearances. That's a sharp decline from 2022-23, when he finished with 35 markers and 82 points in 79 outings. Despite his recent drop in production, the 32-year-old is still capable of rebounding and being an impact forward in a top-six role. It wouldn't be surprising if he signs a one-year contract with a contender to re-establish his value before potentially getting a bigger payday in the summer of 2025.
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Sabres' Jeff Skinner: Hat trick in win
Jeff Skinner scored three goals on six shots and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-2 win over the Kraken.Skinner had a goal in each period to account for half of the Buffalo Sabres' offense. It's his third multi-goal game of the campaign, and he's now racked up five tallies and four assists over nine games in March. For the season, the winger is up to 24 tallies, 45 points, 186 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 61 appearances. A 30-goal campaign isn't out of the question, but he'd need to have a strong final month.
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Sabres' Jeff Skinner: Third straight 20-goal season
Jeff Skinner had a goal and two assists in a 7-2 win over the Golden Knights on Saturday.Skinner's goal was his 20th of the season. He's hit 20 for three straight seasons, and 2023-24 marks his 10th career 20-goal campaign. That ties him with Tyler Seguin (lower body) of the Dallas Stars for the most among players from the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
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Sabres' Jeff Skinner: Good to go
Jeff Skinner (undisclosed) will be available to play Tuesday against Florida, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.Skinner left Monday's practice early and underwent imaging on a potential injury, but he will be able to suit up Tuesday. He has accumulated 19 goals, 36 points and 16 shots on net in 50 games this season.
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Sabres' Jeff Skinner: Undergoing medical imaging
Jeff Skinner is set for an MRI before the club leaves for its two-game road trip, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports Monday.Skinner was on the ice for just a few minutes Monday before departing and should be considered questionable heading into Tuesday's meeting with the Panthers. Skinner has managed just two goals and one assist over his last 12 contests after overcoming a previous upper-body issue. If Skinner were to miss any time, both Zach Benson and John-Jason Peterka could be in line for a promotion to the top line.
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Sabres' Jeff Skinner: Nets power-play marker
Jeff Skinner scored a goal on a team-high five shots in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Hurricanes.Skinner got the Buffalo Sabres on the board 6:27 into the second period, burying a rebound of Spencer Martin on the power play to tie the game 1-1. The 31-year-old Skinner has two goals over his last three games after he was held to just one point (an assist) over his previous nine contests. Overall, Skinner's up to 19 goals and 36 points through 50 games this season, a significant step down from his 82-point campaign in 2022-23.
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Sabres' Jeff Skinner: Activated from IR
Jeff Skinner (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.Skinner, who missed the past five games, is projected to play on the top line and first power-play unit in his return to the lineup Tuesday versus Anaheim. He has compiled 17 goals, 33 points and 134 shots on net in 38 contests this campaign.
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Sabres' Jeff Skinner: Unavailable Saturday
Jeff Skinner (upper body) won't play Saturday against Tampa Bay, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.Skinner, who is considered day-to-day, will miss his fifth straight contest. He has 17 goals and 33 points across 38 outings this campaign. Zach Benson is slated to play on the top line in Saturday's matchup versus Tampa Bay.
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Sabres' Jeff Skinner: Game-time call Saturday
Jeff Skinner (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday against Tampa Bay, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.Skinner has missed Buffalo's last four games after suffering an injury Jan. 9 versus Seattle. While he was initially deemed week-to-week, the 31-year-old winger appears to be on track to return ahead of schedule. Skinner has 17 goals and 33 points in 38 games this season.
Jeff Skinner
#53 LW / Edmonton Oilers / EXP: 13YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 197 lb Age: 32 College: NoneFantasy Points by Week
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