Edmonton Oilers' Jeff Skinner: A Healthy Scratch Again
The Edmonton Oilers have made left winger Jeff Skinner a healthy scratch once more, highlighting his struggles in his first year with the organization.
Skinner, 32, has scored only 7 goals and 15 points in 40 games, with his average ice time at 12:36 this season. This is a significant decrease from his average ice time in October, which was 14:47.
According to Adam Proteau, four other NHL teams could give Skinner a more substantial role than his current one with the Oilers.
Signing Skinner to a one-year, $3-million contract may have been a mistake, but he could still be an asset for other teams willing to play him more often.
Skinner has been a poor fit with Edmonton, but that doesn’t mean he’s no longer an intriguing potential asset for other NHL teams who want to play him more often.
Author's summary: Oilers' Skinner may find a new home in the NHL.