Veteran forward Jeff Skinner, Sharks mutually agree to terminate NHL contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Sharks officially are parting ways with one of their veterans.
Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced Tuesday that the team mutually has agreed with forward Jeff Skinner to terminate his NHL contract.
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“We want to thank Jeff for his contributions to the organization, and wish him all the best,” Grier said.
On Monday, San Jose placed Skinner on unconditional waivers, leading to the eventual contract termination.
The two-time NHL All-Star is set to become an unrestricted free agent, which gives him the opportunity to sign with any team.
The Sharks signed Skinner to a one-year, $3 million contract in July, but ultimately, things did not work out for the 16-year NHL veteran in San Jose.
The 33-year-old Skinner played in 32 games this season with the Sharks, tallying six total goals and 13 points with a career-low ice time average of 12:21 per game.
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San Jose will look to push for a playoff spot for the remaining 27 games of the 2025-26 NHL season, with the younger forwards such as Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith leading the charge.
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