US EditionSan Jose Sharks, Veteran Forward Mutually Agree to Terminate Contract
Jeff Skinner struggled with injuries and limited scoring, leading to a mutual contract termination with the San Jose Sharks before the March 6 NHL trade deadline.
- On Monday, the San Jose Sharks placed Jeff Skinner on unconditional waivers for mutual contract termination, and if unclaimed by Tuesday, he will become an unrestricted free agent.
- After being a healthy scratch for 10 games before the Olympic break, Skinner's scoring dipped to 13 points in 32 games amid roster competition, he said he was aware of the situation.
- The signed contract in July was followed by a brief stretch from Dec. 31, 2025, to January 11, 2026, with Skinner, 33, scoring two goals and four assists in six games.
- The roster move leaves San Jose Sharks with 22 players on active roster and 48 NHL contracts; San Jose resumes play Feb. 26 against the Calgary Flames, five points out of a playoff spot.
- Skinner faces a March 6 deadline to be playoff-eligible, while four Sharks players, including Macklin Celebrini, Alex Wennberg, Philipp Kurashev, and Pavol Regenda, remain at the Olympics.
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San Jose Sharks to Put Veteran Forward on Waivers
Veteran forward Jeff Skinner’s time in San Jose will be coming to an end soon. News broke on Monday that the San Jose Sharks will be cutting ties by placing Skinner on waivers for a specific reason. Jeff Skinner on Waivers for the Purpose of Contract Termination Insider Frank Seravalli first reported that the Sharks have placed Skinner on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. Skinner and the Sharks will have to wait until 3 p.m. E…
It looks like Jeff Skinner's NHL career may be over
According to a report from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the San Jose Sharks have placed forward Jeff Skinner on unconditional waivers. Should Skinner clear waivers his NHL contract will be terminated and he'll become an unrestricted free agent.The 33 year old forward was on a one year deal with the Sharks, earning $3 million. Of course, thanks to a 2024 contract buy-out from the Buffalo Sabres, Skinner is still earning a good chunk of change r…
Sharks place Jeff Skinner on unconditional waivers to terminate contract - Daily Faceoff
The San Jose Sharks have placed winger Jeff Skinner on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Monday. Skinner, 33, has collected just six goals and 13 points in 32 games with the Sharks this season. The 5’11” left wing signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the club last July as an unrestricted free agent. Assuming Skinner clears waivers on Tuesday, the Sharks will be able t…
The Sharks put Jeff Skinner on the snitch to put an end to his contract, a decision that marks an abrupt turning point for the 33-year-old attacker.Last summer, Skinner had signed a $3 million season deal, hoping to revive his career in California after his visit to Edmonton.However, the bet did not bear any fruit.Reduced productionIn 32 games with San Jose this season, Skinner scored 6 goals and added 7 assists for a total of 13 points.Moderate…
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