Sharks Sign Eight Veterans Including Ex-Oilers Skinner Amid Rebuild

The San Jose Sharks signed veteran forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million contract to bolster their young and rebuilding roster. Skinner, a 33-year-old with 15 NHL seasons under his belt, brings experience and scoring ability to a Sharks team that finished last in the NHL for two consecutive seasons. He posted 16 goals and 29 points with the Edmonton Oilers last season, helping them reach the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year. Alongside other veteran acquisitions like Ryan Reaves, Dmitry Orlov, and John Klingberg, Skinner is expected to mentor the Sharks' promising young core, including recent high draft picks. General manager Mike Grier emphasized the need to instill winning habits and improve competitiveness as the team works through its rebuild. While the Sharks remain far from playoff contention, the addition of seasoned players like Skinner signals a strategic effort to accelerate the team's development and on-ice success.