"On Monday, news emerged that the San Jose Sharks had placed veteran forward Jeff Skinner on waivers for the purpose of contract termination. The move was mildly surprising considering that Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract this season. As such, terminating his contract would mean leaving a fair chunk of those $3 million on the table. At the same time, it makes sense that Skinner would take this route. The Sharks will likely be looking to move him at the NHL trade deadline."
"With Skinner likely to be looking for a league-minimum deal from a contending team, the Maple Leafs could be an option. Of course, the Maple Leafs are not precisely a contending team. But then again, Skinner could do a lot worse. Skinner would be a fourth-liner at best on a deep team like the Colorado Avalanche or Dallas Stars. A middle-of-the-road team like the St. Louis Blues might give him a middle-six role. But the Blues are going nowhere fast."
"Maple Leafs will need bodies if they sell With the Maple Leafs purportedly becoming sellers at the trade deadline, they'll need bodies to fill out lineup spots. So, Skinner wouldn't be a bad option. He could slide into a third-line role with Nic Roy, assuming Roy remains with the club beyond the deadline. Additionally, Skinner could get a look on the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander. With Matthew Knies moving up and down the lineup, Skinner would be a wort"
Jeff Skinner was placed on unconditional waivers by the San Jose Sharks for contract termination despite signing a one-year, $3 million deal this season. Contract termination would leave a portion of that salary unpaid, suggesting Skinner is willing to accept less to join a contender. The Sharks likely seek cap relief and a roster spot ahead of the trade deadline and may not receive assets in return. Skinner is expected to pursue a league-minimum deal. The Toronto Maple Leafs could use inexpensive, experienced depth while potentially selling at the deadline, and Skinner could fit third- or second-line roles.
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