Proposal: Jeff Skinner for Erik Karlsson

[DontLaughAtThat]

Erik Karlsson is bad defensively and is no longer putting up points. He's also two years older than Skinner and has a history of bad injuries. I don't agree at all with anyone saying Erik Karlsson has the chance to become an elite defenseman again. What I do believe is that Jeff Skinner can still be a guy who will give you 15-20 goals a year on average (minimum). He's always been inconsistent. I'd rather have neither though.

 

[cwede]

San Jose does this why?

 

[Jee]

If there's a contract worse than Skinner's, it's Erik Karlsson's

I understand op's trade would not make sense for Buffalo, but there really isn't a worse contract than Skinner's in the NHL.

 

[weastern bias]

Sharks say no. If there's a contract worse than Karlsson's, it's Jeff Skinner's

 

[sandybridge]

Sharks say no. If there's a contract worse than Karlsson's, it's Jeff Skinner's

I think your sentence applies also, if you switch the two names.

 

[weastern bias]

I think your sentence applies also, if you switch the two names.

See post #2

 

[sandybridge]

See post #2

Good catch.

Either way, does not make sense for either team.

We only would consider it if SJS retained the difference in the contracts.

 

[Gecklund]

Good catch.

Either way, does not make sense for either team.

We only would consider it if SJS retained the difference in the contracts.

Yeah and San Jose doesn’t consider it at full price so...

If SJ is taking Skinner it’s for Vlasic. That’s the only deal that makes sense for SJ.

 

[sandybridge]

Yeah and San Jose doesn’t consider it at full price so...

If SJ is taking Skinner it’s for Vlasic. That’s the only deal that makes sense for SJ.

Can't actually believe Vlasic and Burns are almost paid the same.

 

[kthx]

How has it come to this

 

[sheriff bart]

I remember when the Canes were getting crucified for "giving Skinner away". Good times.

 

[kylbaz]

Erik Karlsson has problems but is still a good player. Hes about 5 mil overpayed. If your team was paying Skinner 4 mil, you would still wish you didnt have him.

Thats a bit silly. Skinner is not this bad. He will turn it around somewhat. Definitely worth $4m

 

[themelkman]

Thats a bit silly. Skinner is not this bad. He will turn it around somewhat. Definitely worth $4m

Why is he scratched on Buffalo? You dont do that if a guy is worth 4 mil.

 

[kylbaz]

Why is he scratched on Buffalo? You dont do that if a guy is worth 4 mil.

Because he's not scoring. Its just not going in.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I get the concept but Sharks pass. Sharks have a lot of wingers as it is and nobody to replace Karlsson if he's moved. Vlasic for Skinner yes there's a basis for it but not Karlsson.

 

[PettersonHughes]

You want Vlasic for Skinner, we can talk.

Was thinking about this -- who says no?

 

[Yatzhee]

(RW/LW) Jeff Skinner (9M x 7)


(RD) Erik Karlsson (11.5M x 7)​

San Jose would have to add.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

San Jose would have to add.

Nobody would add because neither team wants such a deal.

 

[Maple Leaf Forever]

Thats a bit silly. Skinner is not this bad. He will turn it around somewhat. Definitely worth $4m

Try 9mill

 

[McJedi]

EK is still a viable NHL player. Skinner hasn’t shown to be. San Jose should decline.

 

[bleedgreen]

A ridiculous take. SJ wouldn’t make this deal but saying no one in the league would take Skinner at $3 million is ridiculous. He is being handled terribly in Buffalo and not producing but put him in a top 6 and just ask for goals and Skinner can still pot 20-25.

There’s no reason he won’t score 40 again.

 

[WSS11]

Was thinking about this -- who says no?

Probably Vlasic since he has a NMC and has been in SJ his whole career lol. The guy is just going through the motions at this point. As a sharks fan, I do it.

 

[Stephen]

No way, Jose.

As bad as Karlsson has been, he still has the pedigree to potentially turn it around and figure it out. Jeff Skinner doesn't even have that.