"That situation could open the door for another savvy move by the Islanders. While Skinner is hardly the goal scorer he once was, he could be a low-risk proposition. Skinner would get a chance to go to a playoff team, with eyes on a middle-six role. Meanwhile, the Islander could get a motivated player with a chip on his shoulder. Skinner would be eager to show that he still has what it takes to be successful at the NHL level."
"Considering that Jonathan Drouin hasn't quite lived up to expectations, Patrick Roy could replace Drouin with Skinner. Perhaps moving him onto a line with Calum Ritchie and Emil Heineman could give the Islanders a boost on that front. Also, Skinner could fit in on a line with JG Pageau and Anders Lee. An all-veteran line could be an interesting one. Lee and Skinner are similar puck hounds with a good eye for the net. Plus, Pageau could be the defensively responsible adult in the line."
Jeff Skinner was placed on waivers by the San Jose Sharks, which corresponds to an intended contract termination that would make him an unrestricted free agent if he clears. The Islanders could sign Skinner to a prorated league-minimum contract for the remainder of the season, producing a negligible cap hit. Skinner projects as a middle-six winger rather than a defensively-minded fourth-liner. Potential fits include a line with Calum Ritchie and Emil Heineman or a veteran trio with JG Pageau and Anders Lee. Skinner would bring motivation and a chance to re-establish NHL value while joining a playoff-caliber team.
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