Winnipeg Jets Sign Goalie Stu Skinner to Two-Year Deal

The Winnipeg Jets have bolstered their goaltending depth by signing unrestricted free agent Stu Skinner to a two-year deal worth an average annual value of US $3.75 million.

Skinner, 27, arrives in Winnipeg after a season split between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins, where he started 50 games. He posted a 2.92 goals-against average and an .888 save percentage, with a combined record of 23-17-9. In three playoff starts for the Penguins, he recorded a 3.08 GAA and .873 save percentage.

Originally an Edmonton Oiler, Skinner spent the first seven and a half years of his professional career with the organization. He established himself as an NHL regular in the 2022-23 season, starting 50 games and 12 more in the playoffs that year. His career NHL statistics include 224 regular-season games with a 121-71-23 record, a 2.77 goals-against average, a .902 save percentage, and nine shutouts.

Skinner also boasts considerable playoff experience, with 53 career postseason games. He was instrumental in helping Edmonton reach the Stanley Cup Final twice, in 2024 and 2025. This signing marks the second time the Jets have acquired a goalie via free agency, following their 2017 signing of Steve Mason.