Skinner is set to start on the road against San Jose on Thursday, per Mark Spector of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has struggled mightily this season, posting a 1-4-1 record, 3.99 GAA and .856 save percentage through seven contests. However, Jack Campbell was doing even worse and was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday. Edmonton called up Calvin Pickard, who will back up Skinner on Thursday, in a corresponding move. With Campbell in the minors, Skinner has an opportunity to rack up starts for Edmonton if he bounces back. It helps Skinner's chances that the Sharks have by far the worst offense in the league, averaging just 1.17 goals per game.