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Can Jeff Skinner become a difference-maker for the Edmonton Oilers?
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch pointed out a few times last season, including in the playoffs, that Leon Draisaitl didn’t get to skate enough with top-quality offensive wingers. Skinner, a six-time 30-goal scorer, fit the bill.
Here’s what’s behind Jeff Skinner’s early-season struggles
It’s been a tough start to the season for Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner. In his first seventeen games since signing a one-year, $3 million deal with the Oilers in the summer, Skinner has scored three goals and made three assists,
Oilers’ Jeff Skinner Experiment Is Proving to Be a Disaster
Jeff Skinner has gotten off to a horrendous start with the Edmonton Oilers, and is already being discussed in trade scenarios.
Oilers' Jeff Skinner: Dropped to fourth line
Skinner was expected to contribute more than he has this season -- he entered Monday's game with six points at minus-7 in 18 outings -- and was recently dropped to the fourth line, per Allan Mitchell of The Athletic.
Should we be concerned about Stuart Skinner’s goaltending for the Oilers?
Few issues have plagued the Edmonton Oilers more this season than their goaltending. The one-two punch of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard have struggled
3 Reasons the Oilers Should Not Trade Stuart Skinner
The Oilers goaltending situation has been a topic of conversation. But, here are 3 reasons why trading Stuart Skinner would be a mistake:
Opinion: The Buffalo Sabres Have The Space To Add An Impact Player. Just Do It
The Buffalo Sabres heated up lately, but they still haven't built a cushion in the playoff race. Adam Proteau says they must ...
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Evander Kane may not play for the Edmonton Oilers when he returns from injury
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is rehabbing from a list of injuries suffered last season, but when he does return to ...
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Oilers Dealing with 'Real Horse-and-Cart' Skinner Dilemma
The Edmonton Oilers are grappling with a significant challenge as they search for solutions to their struggling power play.
The Buffalo Sabres are in a playoff spot with Thanksgiving approaching. Can they keep it?
If you’re a fan hesitant to buy all the way in on Buffalo’s 11-9-1 start, there’s some justification for that.
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Oilers' Jeff Skinner: Scores in garbage time
Skinner scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Wild. Skinner snapped his eight-game slump with a tally in the final minute of the contest.
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Parish volunteers unite with prison ministry to celebrate birthdays of those incarcerated
On Nov. 15 at Our Lady of Grace in Edina, volunteers gathered in the parish’s dining hall to write birthday cards for some of the men and women who are incarcerated in Minnesota and were born in ...
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Oilers forward Jeff Skinner gets harsh demotion amid trade rumors
Right before Edmonton's game against the New York Islanders, Oilers coach Knoblauch gave a hard demotion to forward Jeff Skinner. At Oilers practice, Skinner was skating on the first line with ...
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Why spending big bucks to keep Jeff Skinner was worth it for the Sabres
Without another 30-goal threat in the lineup and ample cap space now and in the future, the Sabres could afford to pay up to keep Skinner, who was a perfect fit with the franchise last season.
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Oilers Are Putting the Wrong Guy on the Power Play
Yesterday, Jason Gregor reported that the Edmonton Oilers’ first power-play unit would feature Corey Perry. While Perry is a ...