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Ex-Penguins Goalie Thriving With Jets Amid Connor Hellebuyck Drama

Following his departure from Pittsburgh during the summer, former Penguins netminder Stuart Skinner has made a strong opening impression with Winnipeg on a two-year, $7.5 million deal signed in free agency. He has posted a 2-0-1 record across three appearances this term, complemented by a .920 save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average while filling a key role amidst ongoing trade request uncertainty surrounding Connor Hellebuyck.

Skinner delivered strong back-to-back performances recently, stopping 34 of 36 shots against Detroit followed by a 32-save effort on 34 shots versus Colorado on October 7. Previously, the goaltender played 27 matches for the Penguins during the 2025-26 campaign following a trade from Edmonton, finishing that stretch with a 12-9-5 record alongside an .885 save percentage and a 2.99 goals-against average.

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