RAW | Jeff Skinner 12.30.24

Jeff talks with the media after practice at Rogers Place on Monday.

[almuthebebrand]

When he came here I thought his defensive game was'nt up to what the Oilers wanted but in my eyes he improved and for sure deserves to be I the line up

[PeterJahans]

Jeez, what a grilling you guys! Good on Skinner for sticking with it and answering all the tough questions.

[DeviceExisting]

Really nice dude. Hopes he bounces back.

[corybudney]

When Skins shows up it will be like the Browner first goal day ... we are gonna love this kid!

[StephenHofforth]

Hang in there, Jeff! I think that you have a lot to give to the team.

[adinsplug]

Has been given a super short leash and has been in Knoblauchs dog house for no apparent reason. He easily slots in at worst as a third line scoring F. Especially with how Henrique has been playin, Skinner deserved a better chance

[couuurtt]

He really deserves way more chances. It's just so disheartening to see him being mismanaged so much. How can you possibly expect a guy to fit in immediately and produce lots when he isn't even being given a consistent chance anywhere in the line up? I truly hope Knoblauch can see that he's mismanaging him and give him another CONSISTENT longer chance somewhere. He deserves to be in the lineup no matter what. He's such a genuinely nice guy as well on top of it all.

We absolutely love you and are rooting for you Jeff!!! You have so much support from many of us.

[BenjaminDaCunha-ysty]

It’s not just Skinner. If anyone says Henrique and Arvidson have worked out then I envy that enthusiasm. Letting Broberg, Holloway, Foegle and McLeod walk makes it all the more worse when these new players underperform. The team is not stronger than last year so all the predictions about making the finals again seems like a stretch. At the same time the team seems like they could pop off again so who really knows.

[OldWolf]

Bottom line -Jeff Skinner should have more ice time. The points will come.

[ryan]

I really wish he got more time on the top line

[Phyrogenacious]

I agree with the general sentiment. I like Knoblauch and he's been a great coach, but all coach's have their stubborn areas.

With the struggles of some of our other forwards, I really think Skinner should be given a longer look in the top 6. I get that his defensive game isn't there, but that isn't exactly unusual for a top 6 winger. Some are great defensive forwards, but tons are not.

Historically, he contributes more than he gives up. Put him with Connor for atleast a few games, see what happens. It would make a huge difference to get him going.

[slushyoilers]

he was brought in to score goals, not to defend. everyone played badly in the first month but knob wasnt patient with him like he was with everyone else, so weird considering this guy is new to the team. played great w drai and only got bad after knob kept changing the lines. not fair to him

[danaburgs]

I believe in you Jeff!! You handled yourself very well considering the thrashing. I think its rotten where youre at but hope it lights a fire. Knobs, dont chase this young man out of town!
Im just afraid once Kane is back where things will be.. janmark and brown 4th line with perry, 3rd with kapinen rico and kane?! Podz rico kapinen sounds ok. Skinner, you gotta fight to all hell to get in this roster! 🙏

[Ankannz]

Personally I want him next to McDavid slotting in for Nuge, so Nuge can help the third line with his game.

[kevinhurley]

Being an oilers fan for as long as iv been this is bad player management.

[Ahmed-ocgi]

93 get more ice time than Jeff?? Unbelievable, he is going to Vegas and burn us!!!

[adhillgaffar]

Should be in the lineup. Stupid decisions

[yegman]

we chose him over foegele and fogy is playing a lot better for his team. However he's not the only one underperforming

[slushybelt]

Imagine being stupid enough to pick DR over skinner, how is he supposed to get better if he doesn't get ice time and when he does very little.

[wayne]

Wish the Sabres kept him one more year. Wishing you the best in 25 Skinny my favorite through the mess in Buffalo