Rumor: Jeff Skinner potentially on the block

[ole ole]

Jeff Skinner appears to be on the block, considering it's his last year before FA. A good, not great player with potential to be a staple top 6 winger for a team if he's able to stay healthy.

“We have him for another year and that’s the way it remains,” Waddell said. “Jeff’s been a great player for our franchise. Certainly if there’s another fit someplace that makes sense for all of us we might explore it, but if not we know he’ll be a part of this group going forward.”

Courtesy: TSN

Got to think a team like Montreal or Toronto would be interested. Montreal obviously needs to acquire top 6 forwards, and Toronto needs to replace JVR's and Bozak's production potentially.

Thoughts on where he could be headed and what it would take?

Habs would have no interest in Skinner. The Have Patches and are in need of a C. The last thing they need is Skinner

 

[Fazkovsky]

Can he play Center

[ habs fan ]

 

[RodTheBawd]

Can he play Center

[ habs fan ]

No.

 

[FrolikFan67]

15th oa + McCann/Malgin/Vatrano/Bjugstad/Pysyk/Petrovic/McCoshen + Mascherin

 

[Chan790]

Can he play Center

[ habs fan ]

In theory.

He was drafted as a C, said he prefers C, and the Canes tried him at C.

He remained a W despite Carolina needing Cs. Should tell you something about Skinner as a C.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

A contender is the best place for him, but I bet he'll get traded after the Tavares sweepstakes are over.

Right now I say he ends up in either Edmonton or Pittsburgh.

 

[bluedevil58]

Skinner for Landeskog.

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

If Skinner is moved, and it's before the start of the season, I think Carolina wants a forward (prefer center) back, lesser player, cheaper, signed to longer term, around the same age as Jeff. Preseason, I think a futures deal would have to blow their socks off.

Otherwise, keep him, then if you're competing for a berth at the deadline, great! if not, collect the late 1st + or the 2nd + decent prospect.

it could also be a culture move, in which case you will see a futures deal.

 

[flyersfan018]

To the Flyers? Yes please.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Habs would have no interest in Skinner. The Have Patches and are in need of a C. The last thing they need is Skinner

Pacioretty definitely seems to have a long and bright future ahead of him in Montreal.

I can see why you’d have no interest in Skinner.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Both Bob McKenzie and Elliotte Friedman have named the Kings as being a team that is interested in Jeff Skinner (among other clubs). The Kings certainly could use the scoring help, but they likely won't be looking to part with any of their top prospects.

 

[SlavinAway]

Both Bob McKenzie and Elliotte Friedman have named the Kings as being a team that is interested in Jeff Skinner (among other clubs). The Kings certainly could use the scoring help, but they likely won't be looking to part with any of their top prospects.

I could see something around Toffoli or Pearson working.

 

[mpp9]

Yea, but can you imagine how many ESG he'd pot with an elite center?

Not sure he’s the type to benefit.

His edgework, creativity and strength are what make him what he is.

Hockey IQ and puck support required to benefit from having a center who creates most of the plays, I’m not sure that’s his strong suit.

But hey if they sell low on him, I’d be down to see if I’m wrong and have him flank Sid and Guentzel.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Not sure he’s the type to benefit.

His edgework, creativity and strength are what make him what he is.

Hockey IQ and puck support required to benefit from having a center who creates most of the plays, I’m not sure that’s his strong suit.

But hey if they sell low on him, I’d be down to see if I’m wrong and have him flank Sid and Guentzel.

Why would we sell low on him?

 

[Lebowski]

Pacioretty definitely seems to have a long and bright future ahead of him in Montreal.

I can see why you’d have no interest in Skinner.

We don't need wingers, much less spending assets to acquire quality ones.

As it stands we should be looking to move Pacioretty, and even so we'd still have plenty of players to occupy our top 9 wingers spots.

And we'll probably end up with another quality winger at 3rd overall in the draft.


Not saying Skinner isn't an interesting target, but Montréal just isn't the best fit right now, moreso given the direction the team seems to be taking.

 

[mpp9]

Why would we sell low on him?

If you’re trading him this summer after a down season and one year left on his deal, I’m not seeing a ton coming back.

You should keep him and hold out your assets for a high end center.

 

[SI90]

Just to highlight Skinner's lone-ranger act:

Past 3 years 5v5 Scoring Sorted by Primary Points % (players over 100 points):

Player	Season	Team	Position	GP	TOI	G	A	P	P1	P1%
EVGENI.MALKIN	2015-2018	PIT	C	197	2780	53	57	110	98	89.1%
JEFF.SKINNER	2015-2018	CAR	C	243	3407	65	50	115	101	87.8%
DAVID.PASTRNAK	2015-2018	BOS	R	208	2882	53	56	109	92	84.4%
FILIP.FORSBERG	2015-2018	NSH	L	231	3100	51	61	112	94	83.9%
HENRIK.ZETTERBERG	2015-2018	DET	C/L	245	3793	34	73	107	89	83.2%
COREY.PERRY	2015-2018	ANA	R	235	3348	45	56	101	83	82.2%
JOHN.TAVARES	2015-2018	NYI	C	237	3537	55	65	120	98	81.7%
TAYLOR.HALL	2015-2018	N.J/EDM	L	230	3476	45	77	122	99	81.1%
NIKOLAJ.EHLERS	2015-2018	WPG	L	236	3190	43	62	105	85	81.0%

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

88% of Skinner's 5v5 points the last 3 years are either a Goal or the Primary Assist.

Also for comparison reference, the lower end of this list:

LEON.DRAISAITL	2015-2018	EDM	C	232	3330.52	40	80	120	88	73.3%
ANZE.KOPITAR	2015-2018	L.A	C	239	3616.92	39	76	115	84	73.0%
MARK.STONE	2015-2018	OTT	R	203	2969.97	40	66	106	76	71.7%
JUSTIN.WILLIAMS	2015-2018	CAR/WSH	R	244	3250.18	45	60	105	74	70.5%
JAMIE.BENN	2015-2018	DAL	L	241	3384.91	50	72	122	85	69.7%
CLAUDE.GIROUX	2015-2018	PHI	R	242	3442.35	40	64	104	70	67.3%
RYAN.GETZLAF	2015-2018	ANA	C	207	3110.85	18	91	109	73	67.0%
ERIK.KARLSSON	2015-2018	OTT	D	229	4662.51	28	86	114	71	62.3%

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Boy that John Tavares is pretty damn good.

 

[ole ole]

Pacioretty definitely seems to have a long and bright future ahead of him in Montreal.

I can see why you’d have no interest in Skinner.

Getting Skinner to replace Patches is a lateral move at best and we would have to give assets up to do so. We may as well just keep Patches and keep our assets.Doesn't take a genius to figure that out.

 

[Starat327]

If you’re trading him this summer after a down season and one year left on his deal, I’m not seeing a ton coming back.

You should keep him and hold out your assets for a high end center.

You must be new here.

 

[Team Cozens]

I could see the Sabres being interested in Skinner and Faulk.

 

[SnS]

Simmonds for Skinner

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Chaotic will hate it, the Aho's will hate it but I think it's close.

10th ov + Puljujarvi + Sekera

Skinner + Faulk + Rask


RNH - McDavid - Rattie
Skinner - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Lucic - Rask - Kharia
Benson - Strome - Kassian

Nurse - Larsson
Klefbom - Faulk
Russell - Bear

Move Benning for a winger on an entry level contract or prospect.

 

[Captain Controversy]

Lucic + 10th + Puljujarvi
For skinner and faulk. book it.

 

[lanceuppercut75]

To the Stars for Spezza, a young winger and (or) a draft pick? Just spitballing here...

If Carolina sucks next year, they could trade Spezza as a rental for additional assets. If they're good, they could extend Spezza for a few more years.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Lucic + 10th + Puljujarvi
For skinner and faulk. book it.

No way canes take on that contract.