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Jeff Skinner clears waivers after Sharks waive veteran forward
Jeff Skinner, 33, had six goals and seven assists in 32 games before mutually parting ways with the Sharks after clearing waivers, the team said.
- On Feb 17, 2026, veteran forward Jeff Skinner cleared waivers after the San Jose Sharks placed him on waivers the previous day in San Jose, Calif.
- Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract with San Jose and recorded six goals and seven assists in 32 games.
- A file photo from Nov. 1, 2025 shows Skinner controlling the puck in San Jose, and team materials identify the 33-year-old forward during his stint.
- The Sharks said the move was a mutual decision, and Sharks general manager Mike Grier thanked Skinner for his contributions and wished him well.
- A six-time 30-goal scorer, Skinner won the Calder Trophy in 2011 and played in the postseason last season with the Edmonton Oilers.
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Yesterday, we told you that the San Jose Sharks had put the name of attacker Jeff Skinner to the ballage with the aim of mutual termination of the contract.The other 31 league formations could claim it for free for 24 hours.He now knows his fate.As reported by the journalist and insider Elliot Friedman of Sportsnet, Skinner has not been claimed and now sees his contract with the Sharks being terminated, so that he is now free as the air and can …
Should Flyers sign Jeff Skinner as a free agent?
On Monday, despite a lull in the National Hockey League, the San Jose Sharks announced they’re parting company with veteran winger Jeff Skinner. The team put him on unconditional waivers in order to terminate the contract he has with the club. If he clears waivers on Tuesday, then he becomes an unrestricted free agent and is eligible to sign with whoever he pleases. The question then would be if Skinner would be a fit for the Flyers down the str…
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