Jeffrey "Jeff" Skinner is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL. He was drafted 7th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2010. Before joining the Sharks, Skinner played for the Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, and Edmonton Oilers. Known for his offensive skills, Skinner has had a notable career in the NHL since being drafted.
On May 16, 1992, Jeffrey Scott Skinner was born in Markham, Ontario, Canada, to lawyers Andrew Skinner and Elisabeth Campin.
On September 21, 2010, Jeff Skinner signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes worth $2.7 million during his first NHL training camp.
In January 2011, Jeff Skinner was named NHL Rookie of the Month.
On June 22, 2011, Jeff Skinner was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie, becoming the first Hurricanes player to win the award.
On December 7, 2011, Jeff Skinner sustained a concussion after a hit by Andy Sutton during a game against the Edmonton Oilers, causing him to miss time.
After missing 16 games due to a concussion, Jeff Skinner returned to the Hurricanes lineup on January 5, 2012.
On March 15, 2012, Jeff Skinner was suspended for two games for kicking Scott Nichol of the St. Louis Blues.
On February 14, 2013, Jeff Skinner was diagnosed with an upper-body injury, later deemed a concussion, after a game in Toronto.
On December 4, 2013, Jeff Skinner scored his first career hat trick against the Nashville Predators.
On December 11, 2015, Jeff Skinner recorded his second hat trick against the Anaheim Ducks in a 5-1 victory.
On December 15, 2015, Jeff Skinner scored another hat trick, this time against the Philadelphia Flyers.
On August 2, 2018, Jeff Skinner was traded to the Buffalo Sabres after eight seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes.
In November 2018, Jeff Skinner became the second player in Sabres' history to score 20 goals before December.
On June 7, 2019, Jeff Skinner re-signed with the Buffalo Sabres on an eight-year, $72 million contract extension.
On December 9, 2022, Jeff Skinner received a three-game suspension for cross-checking Jake Guentzel of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
On June 29, 2024, the Buffalo Sabres announced they would be buying out the remainder of Jeff Skinner’s contract, ending his tenure in Buffalo and rendering him a free agent.
On July 1, 2024, Jeff Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers, becoming a free agent.
On October 13, 2024, Jeff Skinner scored his first goal as an Oiler in a 4–1 loss to the Calgary Flames.
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