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Mike Skinner

Mike Skinner is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mike Skinner (full name Stuart Daniel Skinner) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender born on November 1, 1998, in Edmonton, Alberta. He was selected 78th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and later played for the Pittsburgh Penguins before signing with the Winnipeg Jets in July 2026.

Early life

Skinner was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and developed as a goaltender in Canada. His birthplace is consistently listed as Edmonton in the available NHL and hockey-reference sources.

NHL career

He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 2017 and later became an NHL goaltender with Edmonton. Available sources note a trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins in December 2025 and a subsequent two-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets on July 1, 2026.

Playing style and physical profile

Skinner is listed as a left-catching goaltender at 6 ft 4 in (193 cm). He is described as a regular NHL goaltender with recent starts and appearances across multiple seasons.

Recent team changes

According to the sources provided, Skinner was traded from Edmonton to Pittsburgh in December 2025 and signed with Winnipeg in July 2026. These were the most recent roster updates available in the supplied material.

Key facts

  • Skinner is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender from Edmonton, Alberta.
  • He was selected 78th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.
  • He played for the Oilers before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in December 2025.
  • He signed a two-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets on July 1, 2026.
  • He catches left and is listed at 6 ft 4 in.
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Canadian context

Skinner is Canadian and was born in Edmonton, Alberta. He is relevant to Canadian readers as an NHL goaltender developed in Canada and associated with Canadian hockey markets including Edmonton.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Skinner in hockey?
The supplied sources do not identify a Canadian NHL goaltender named Mike Skinner. They mainly refer to Stuart Skinner, a Canadian professional goaltender.
What is Stuart Skinner’s position?
He is a goaltender.
Where was Stuart Skinner born?
He was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
When was Stuart Skinner drafted?
He was drafted in 2017, 78th overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
What team does Stuart Skinner play for?
The supplied 2026 sources list him as a Winnipeg Jets player.
Does he catch left or right?
He catches left.

References

  1. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/jets/player/stuart-skinner-8479973
    Supports: Birthplace, birth date, height, catches, draft position, and team status.
  2. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/skinnst01.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height, and player identification as a goaltender.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4268767/stuart-skinner
    Supports: Player identification, team affiliation, birthplace, draft info, and season statistics.
  4. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Skinner
    Supports: Career summary including draft, Edmonton tenure, Pittsburgh trade, and Winnipeg signing; used cautiously as a tertiary source.
  5. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-coach-kris-knoblauch-yet-to-name-game-4-starting-goalie
    Supports: Mentions of Skinner’s performance and role with Edmonton.