The San Jose Sharks have officially placed veteran winger Jeff Skinner on unconditional waivers for contract termination, effective immediately. Skinner, 33, signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Sharks and has recorded six goals and 13 points in 32 games this season. He last played on January 11 and has been a role player in recent years, bouncing between teams including the Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, and Sharks. Skinner, a former Calder Trophy winner in 2011, has a career total of 379 goals and 712 points over 1,110 NHL games. His departure leaves the Sharks short of a key offensive player as they prepare for the upcoming trade deadline. Once clear of waivers, Skinner will become an unrestricted free agent, potentially signing with another team that needs scoring depth.