What happened: The one-year contract The move follows the February termination of Skinner’s contract in San Jose, which made him an unrestricted free agent.
Why it matters: The signing moves an established NHL scorer into Switzerland for the coming campaign. It also removes Skinner from the NHL free-agent market.
By the numbers: Skinner recorded six goals and seven assists in 32 games for San Jose in 2025-26. He has 379 goals and 333 assists across 1,110 NHL regular-season games.
What to watch: Attention turns to Skinner’s club debut and his role in the forward group.