‘Sorry it didn’t work out’: Hockey world reacts as San Jose signs Edmonton Oilers sniper
This in, news that the San Jose Sharks have signed former Edmonton Oilers sniper Jeff Skinner to a one-year deal at $3 million for the season.
Red Deer Vipers broadcaster Mat Torgerson @Torgerson_Matty
Adding a forward who averages 57 pts per season. That’s a B+ move by GM-MG. Welcome home Skinner!
Oilers fan Finn 🇨🇦 @oilersjayscan
Take care of yourself, Jeff. Sorry it didn’t work out here
Oilers fan Tim Ingram @TimIngram12
The Sharks have signed some good veterans to lead the youth. My prediction is they do not finish last this coming season.
Hockey stats analyst AFP Analytics @AFPAnalytics
This deal is fine considering the need to use up some cap space
Oilers fan oilcat @oilcats
20-30 goal scorer on any team but Knobs team.
Dallas hockey commentator Gavin Spittle @gjspittle
I love this signing by GM Mike Grier. Joins a young, very talented roster. If he lights the lamp, Skinner will bring back nice value at the trade deadline.
Hockey stats analyst HockeyIceStorm @HockeyIceStorm
Skinner remains a capable finisher with the touch & hockey sense to unlock scoring chances. But his lack of consistent effort & defensive mishaps have positioned him as a complementary role player rather than the top-six fixture he once was.
Hockey stats analyst Benchrates @benchrates
Fair terms based on his current level
Hockey stats analyst David Johnson @hockeyanalysis
Skinner is one and done as far as making the NHL playoffs is concerned.
Edmonton Journal hockey writer Jim Matheson @jimmathesonnhl
Good that Jeff Skinner found work and for same $3m, but now in San Jose. He can score goals and that’s hardest thing to do in NHL
Edmonton sports show Avry’s Sports Show @Avry
Deserved more run in Edmonton, stepped up when called upon in reg season and playoffs if he played all 82 easily would have had 20+ goals, will be a good vet in a rebuilding room in San Jose.
Sharks fan Mark Weber 🇺🇸 @markiemark47
If we could push him to a consistent presence on the third line, that’s best case scenario and means our forward prospects popped but I’m guessing he’ll get plenty of run on the second line at least the first bit of the season either way.
Minnesota sports fan Jordan Durand @jordanwjdurand
Bro spent 10 years in Buffalo, finally got a taste of the playoffs and said “nahhh I like my summers off” 😂
Oilers fan Den Polland @oilersgm2
Hope all the best for Jeffrey. Entered the dog house with Knoblauch and didn’t really come out until game 6? Have never, will never understand his deployment with Oilers. I hope he has a solid season and gets flipped to a contender at the deadline
