Edmonton Oilers News (October 1st 2011)
"Oilers trade Skille for 2nd rounder"
The Edmonton Oilers have traded forward Jack Skille to the Minnesota Wild for a second round pick in the 2012 draft. After being acquired from the Blackhawks two seasons ago, Skille has played less than 50 games in the NHL, recording just 13 points in the process. He struggled to find a consistent game with Edmonton, although his AHL record was solid at 28g 37a in 72 games last season.
"Jack had his chances and could not break into the lineup, it's pretty much that simple. I like his game, his tenacity and fearlessness, but in the end we feel we have better players in those roles already. It might well come back and bite us, because I know Skille can produce in the NHL, but getting a second round pick will do our organisation well going into the future. This summer's draft was so and so in terms of overall quality, but there is a chance that 2012 will be a year to remember in terms of the draftees eligible for that draft. We intend to be strong at the draft and this pick is part of it".
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