Stuart Skinner is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. Born November 1, 1998, he was drafted by the Oilers in the third round, 78th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Born and raised in Edmonton, he played his early hockey with the South Side Athletic Club (SSAC), sharing the ice with future Oilers teammates Tyler Benson and James Hamblin. Skinner played his junior career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Swift Current Broncos, including a memorable moment when he scored an empty-net goal for Lethbridge, joining a select group of WHL goalies to do so. In the NHL, Skinner became a starting goalie and earned a spot in the 2023 NHL All-Star Game. Stuart Skinner was nominated as one of the top three candidates for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s Rookie of the Year.
Stuart Skinner Salary
According to Spotrac, Stuart Skinner signed a 3-year, $7.8 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers, which guarantees him the full amount throughout the contract. His average annual salary is $2.6 million. He will make a base salary of $2,500,000 while carrying a cap hit of $2,600,000 for the 2024-2025 season.
| Season | Age | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | League Cap | Cash Earned | Cumulative Cash |
| 2023-24 | 25 | $2,300,000 | $2,600,000 | 3.11% | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 |
| 2024-25 | 26 | $2,500,000 | $2,600,000 | 2.95% | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $4,800,000 |
| 2025-26 | 27 | $3,000,000 | $2,600,000 | 2.95% | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $7,800,000 |
| 2026-27 | 28 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
How much of Stuart Skinner’s contract is guaranteed?
Skinner’s entire contract worth $78 million is guaranteed. He will be playing under this contract until the 2026-2027 season, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Stuart Skinner’s contract?
There are no additional terms and clauses in his contract. His contract started from the 2023-2024 season and will continue till the 2026-2027 season, as per Spotrac.
Stuart Skinner’s Career Earnings
Stuart Skinner's career earnings total $4,306,250, as of 2024. In the coming years, he is set to earn an additional $2,500,000 in the 2024 season and $3,000,000 in 2025, bringing his projected career earnings to $9,806,250 by the end of the 2025 season, as per Spotrac.
Stuart Skinner's Contract History
According to Spotrac, Stuart Skinner has signed three contracts during his NHL career. These include his entry-level rookie contract in 2018, a 2-year extension in 2021, and a 3-year extension in 2023. Here is a detailed table of his contract history:
| Contracts | Years | Team | Type | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed | Years Active |
| 1 | 3 | Edmonton Oilers | Rookie | $2,775,000 | $925,000 | $277,500 | $2,775,000 | 2018-2020 |
| 2 | 2 | Edmonton Oilers | Extension | $1,500,000 | $750,000 | N/A | $1,500,000 | 2021-2022 |
| 3 | 3 | Edmonton Oilers | Extension | $7,800,000 | $2,600,000 | N/A | $7,800,000 | 2023-2025 |
FAQs on Stuart Skinner
A. Stuart Skinner will make a base salary of $2,500,000 while carrying a cap hit of $2,600,000 for the 2024-2025 season.
A. Stuart Skinners' wife is Chloe Skinner
A. Stuart Skinner's agent is Ray Petkau.
A. The number 71 is close to his heart Stuart Skinner shared with the Oilers Nation.
