US EditionJeff Skinner clears waivers after Sharks waive veteran forward
Jeff Skinner, 33, had six goals and seven assists in 32 games before mutually parting ways with the Sharks after clearing waivers, the team said.
- On Tuesday, veteran NHL forward Jeff Skinner cleared waivers after the San Jose Sharks waived him the day before, ending their contract agreement, AP reported.
- The Sharks said the decision was mutual, with Skinner last appearing on Jan. 11 and then sitting as a healthy scratch.
- Jeff Skinner, 33-year-old forward, signed a one-year, $3 million contract and scored six goals with seven assists in 32 games this season.
- Contract termination leaves Skinner as an unrestricted free agent after the Sharks agreed to end his contract following unconditional waivers clearance on Tuesday.
- With playoff experience and former scoring track record, Skinner could interest contenders like the Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche, having played last season's postseason for the Edmonton Oilers.
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Yesterday, we told you that the San Jose Sharks had put the name of attacker Jeff Skinner to the ballage with the aim of mutual termination of the contract.The other 31 league formations could claim it for free for 24 hours.He now knows his fate.As reported by the journalist and insider Elliot Friedman of Sportsnet, Skinner has not been claimed and now sees his contract with the Sharks being terminated, so that he is now free as the air and can …
Should Flyers sign Jeff Skinner as a free agent?
On Monday, despite a lull in the National Hockey League, the San Jose Sharks announced they’re parting company with veteran winger Jeff Skinner. The team put him on unconditional waivers in order to terminate the contract he has with the club. If he clears waivers on Tuesday, then he becomes an unrestricted free agent and is eligible to sign with whoever he pleases. The question then would be if Skinner would be a fit for the Flyers down the str…
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