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Jeff Skinner remains unsigned after leaving Edmonton Oilers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:34 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Jeff Skinner remains unsigned after leaving Edmonton Oilers

Summary

Jeff Skinner, a former forward for the Edmonton Oilers, has not signed with a new team ahead of the upcoming season. Skinner's most recent contract with the Oilers was a one-year deal worth $3 million, during which he played 72 games, scoring 16 goals and 13 assists. After a brief stint with the San Jose Sharks last season, where both parties mutually terminated his contract, Skinner now faces an uncertain future as an unrestricted free agent. This situation marks a significant shift for Skinner, who made his postseason debut with the Oilers, scoring his first playoff goal in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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By the Numbers

•Jeff Skinner has not signed with any team as of August 2026.
•Skinner played for the Edmonton Oilers for one season, scoring 16 goals.
•The Oilers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final in 2025.
•He signed a one-year deal with the Sharks, which was terminated mutually.
•Skinner scored his first playoff goal during the 2025 Western Conference Final.

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There were several players from the roster of the Edmonton Oilers that advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season in 2025 that are no longer with the franchise, including names like Viktor Arvidsson, Stuart Skinner, Darnell Nurse, Calvin Pickard, and Jeff Skinner.For Jeff Skinner, his postseason appearances with the Edmonton Oilers […] The post Former Oilers Forward Jeff Skinner Gets Bad News appeared first on HEAVY.
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