Jeff Skinner has a huge expectations this year

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Finnegan Frost
September 26, 2024 (2:46 PM)

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The Edmonton Oilers have had an impactful NHL offseason, a newcomer Jeff Skinner is looking to get his first tase of playoff action.

The 14 year NHL veteran was once considered the top scorer on the Buffalo Sabres. After being bought out from the team, he has landed a golden opportunity - a fresh start on a Stanley Cup contending team.

In a recent interview, Skinner opened up on his ambitions heading into the highly anticipated 2024-25 NHL season.

"I think every player wants to play on a competitive team and for me, I'm no different. People saw the run they went on, everybody knows the talent they have, the impact players they have and for me, especially being a winger, being able to slide in and compliment some of those impact players is what I'm looking to do and that's kind of my mindset," Skinner said. "I'm excited to get going."

Jeff Skinner has played in 1,006 NHL regular-season games. He has scored 357 goals, including a 40-goal season. He has 313 assists, topped 60 points five times, including an 82-point season.

But in 14 NHL seasons, he has yet to feel the intensity of a Stanley Cup Playoff game. He hopes signing with the Edmonton Oilers this offseason changes all that.

Jeff Skinner has been projected to play alongside Leon Draisaitl and Viktor Arvidsson on the Oilers dynamic second line. Playing alongside a player like Leon Draisaitl could redefine Skinner's career in the NHL.

"I think the expectations here are pretty clear," Skinner said. "That's what you want as a player; you want to be in those meaningful games. I think we have some pretty good pieces here and they went on a long run last year and gained a lot of valuable experience. For me, I'll be able to learn from some guys."

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source: NHL
Jeff Skinner hoping for 1st taste of playoffs with Oilers