This Jeff Skinner thing might work out

This Jeff Skinner thing might work out after all for Edmonton Oilers
With just as many healthy scratches as goals (five) between Oct. 19 and Jan 23 (42 games), he wasn’t exactly grabbing that second line scoring winger position by the throat.
Oilers’ Jeff Skinner Elevating His Game
I’ve always liked Jeff Skinner. But I’ve worried about him this season. When Oilers CEO of Hockey Operations Jeff Jackson signed Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson last summer on July 1, I was ecstatic.
What’s gone wrong for Jeff Skinner with the Edmonton Oilers?
He also endured a few rocky seasons with the Sabres that ended in him being bought out. In his first year with the Edmonton Oilers, he’s gone from a high-profile free-agent signee to someone struggling to get into the lineup.
How The Edmonton Oilers' Decision To Sign Jeff Skinner Looks Seven Months Later
Jeff Skinner hasn't been as snug a fit on the Edmonton Oilers as initially thought, but he did earn praise recently.
Oilers' Jeff Skinner: Makes most of move to second line
Makes most of move to second line
Oilers announce last minute line changes, major change with Jeff Skinner amid trade rumours
The Edmonton Oilers are playing the second half of a back to back against the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks, and Coach Knoblauch is taking the opportunity to majorly mix up the lines.
'If He Isn't In The Right Place Defensively, They Are On A Rush Against': Kris Knoblauch Gives Edmonton Oilers Forward Jeff Skinner His Flowers
Skinner assisted on Draisaitl's league-leading 38th goal while putting his 10th of the year past netminder Arvid Soderblom. After the game, head coach Kris Knoblauch was asked about his game and he did not hold back his praise.
Oilers’ Jeff Skinner listed among salary cap dump possibilities ahead of trade deadline
After another slow start to the season, the Edmonton Oilers have once again climbed their way to the top of the Pacific division, with eyes set on another deep playoff run with the ultimate goal of winning it all.
Revisiting The Jeff Skinner UFA Signing By The Oilers
Was signing Jeff Skinner a good idea by the Edmonton Oilers this summer? There's evidence on both sides of the argument.
Zach Hyman's OT winner lifts Oilers over Blackhawks
Zach Hyman scored a power-play goal in overtime and Leon Draisaitl and Jeff Skinner each had a goal and assist to lift the ...
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl: Two points again Wednesday
Draisaitl scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
Skinner's promotion to Oilers' top-six pays dividends vs. Blackhawks
Jeff Skinner played Wednesday night with Leon Draisaitl not because he was supposed to be there all along, or he was a top-six guy being wasted among depth forwards. No. It was because Skinner earned ...
How are Oilers’ Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl trending ahead of the stretch run?
This fall, the Oilers played centres Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl an average of 22 minutes per game from October through ...
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Draisaitl scores as the Oilers beat the Golden Knights 6-3 for their 5th straight win
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists ... Zach Hyman, Corey Perry and Jeff Skinner also scored. The Golden Knights (19-8-3) had won four in a row.