What happened: Skinner will continue his career in Switzerland’s National League for 2026-27. San Jose terminated his NHL contract in February.
Why it matters: The move shifts a 16-season NHL career to Europe and gives Biel-Bienne an experienced scoring option. At 34, Skinner has secured a roster spot for the coming season.
By the numbers: Skinner recorded six goals and seven assists in 32 games in 2025-26. He has 379 goals and 712 points across 1,110 NHL regular-season games.
What to watch: Biel-Bienne opens its regular season Sept. 15 against Fribourg-Gottéron.