Nonetheless, to Skinner, the aim is similar because it was with the Oilers.
“There’s loads of starvation between this group that we wish to return (to the Stanley Cup Closing) and I do know that guys right here have completed it,” Skinner mentioned. “So, for me and Brett coming in right here and getting a style of it, I believe, brings some vitality. Let’s go do that once more, you already know? Let’s go win this factor.”
After taking part in behind McDavid and Draisaitl, Skinner joins a workforce headlined by Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, a core that led the Penguins to championships in 2009, 2016 and 2017.
“I am very lucky that I have been capable of play with such wonderful gamers, gamers which are going to be remembered within the recreation without end,” Skinner mentioned. “So it is fairly cool for me. It is a distinctive standpoint for me that I simply get to look at them do their factor and actually get to study from all people. I discovered tons, clearly, from being round these guys in Edmonton. And I get to do the identical with all people on this room.”
Kulak shares that outlook. However it’s simpler to get acclimated with Skinner round.
“Simply makes all the things a little bit extra comfy,” Kulak mentioned, “whether or not it’s discovering out your path to the rink or discovering your method across the rink. It’s good coming over with a man you already know as a result of, in addition to him, everyone seems to be new to me within the dressing room.”
The change, though sudden, is not unwelcome. And on Skinner’s finish, there’s solely appreciation.
“For me, simply the gratitude of having the ability to be within the NHL,” he mentioned. “And I get traded, once more, to a different group, get to undergo all of the issues that I get to undergo with my household, searching for a home and vehicles and all this enjoyable stuff. I imply, it is busy.
“However that feels like a very fortunate man to me.”
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