"Skinner has been a healthy scratch for five straight games and could be on the outs again on Tuesday when the Sharks face the Vancouver Canucks to begin a five-game road trip. Forwards Kiefer Sherwood and Philipp Kurashev and defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin could all be activated off injured reserve at some point during the trip, which lasts until Feb. 4, with Sherwood and Mukhamadullin potentially available to face the Canucks."
"Asked Sunday if he's requested a trade, Skinner said, I'm aware of the roster situation. I'm aware of the amount of young guys here, and sort of where I fit, obviously, in the big picture. I'm not in control of that. I just come to practice and practice. Things go on like that, it's between managers or agents. As a player, I just worry about playing or practicing."
Jeff Skinner, a 33-year-old winger on a one-year contract, has appeared in 32 of the Sharks' 50 games due to injuries and healthy scratches. Skinner has 712 points in 1,110 career NHL games and signed a one-year, $3 million deal in July. Skinner has been a healthy scratch for five straight games and could sit again as the Sharks begin a five-game road trip. Forwards Kiefer Sherwood and Philipp Kurashev and defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin could be activated from injured reserve during the trip. The Sharks currently have only one open spot on the 23-man roster, creating roster pressure and potential moves.
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