US EditionSan Jose Sharks sign veteran forward to continue busy offseason
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 11 – Veteran forward Jeff Skinner joins the Sharks to add experienced offensive depth and support their young forwards after scoring 29 points last season, the team said.
- On Friday, July 11, 2025, the San Jose Sharks announced the signing of experienced winger Jeff Skinner to a contract worth $3 million for one season.
- After completing the 2024-25 season with the Edmonton Oilers, where he saw limited top-line minutes, Skinner entered free agency on July 1.
- Skinner played 72 games with Edmonton last season, recording 16 goals and 29 points while appearing in five playoff games during the Oilers' run to the Stanley Cup Final.
- At 33 years old, Skinner has a 15-year NHL career with 699 points and previous stints with the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres, having won the Calder Trophy in 2011.
- The Sharks, who finished last in the NHL with 52 points last season, added Skinner as they continue to rebuild, but making the postseason remains a significant challenge.
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San Jose Sharks sign veteran forward to continue busy offseason
SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks continued their busy offseason Friday by signing veteran forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million contract. Skinner, 33, had 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) in 72 games with the Edmonton Oilers this past season as he made the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in his career. Skinner became a free agent on July 1, just weeks after the Oilers lost the Cup final to the Florida Panthers in six games. Skinne…
Former Calder Winner Signs New Deal on West Coast
Jeff Skinner, the 2011 Calder Trophy winner, for league’s top rookie, with the Carolina Hurricances, has signed a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks. The deal is worth $3 million. Jeff Skinner is headed to the Sharks on a one-year deal pic.twitter.com/e9Tm5VchD3 — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 11, 2025 Jeff Skinner Signs in San Jose Skinner signs his new deal following a trip to the Stanley Cup Final. It was Skinner’s first trip to the Fi…
Sharks Sign Jeff Skinner to One-Year, $3M Deal to Boost Offense
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million deal. Skinner, 33, joins the Sharks after scoring 29 points in 72 games for the Edmonton Oilers last season. He brings a wealth of experience with 699 career points across 1,078 NHL games, having played for the Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, and Oilers. The Sharks aim to enhance their depth and create opportunities for younger players, as Skinner is expected to …
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