Sharks place veteran forward on waivers, mutually agreeing to terminate contract

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks placed veteran forward Jeff Skinner on unconditional waivers for the purpose of mutual contract termination on Monday, a source confirmed, with the two sides agreeing to part ways less than three weeks before the NHL trade deadline.

If Skinner is not claimed by another NHL team by Tuesday, he will become an unrestricted free agent able to sign with any club. Skinner would have to be on another team’s roster by the March 6 trade deadline to be eligible to participate in the playoffs.