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Photo credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

While the spotlight is on Italy, major news is shaking up the NHL, and it could interest fans of the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\n

The San Jose Sharks stunned everyone by placing veteran Jeff Skinner on unconditional waivers with the intent of terminating his contract.<\/p>\n

Insider Frank Seravalli confirmed that the forward\u2019s stint in California is coming to an abrupt end.<\/p>\n

This announcement is likely to make Habs fans chuckle, because Jeff Skinner has quite literally been a nemesis of the Montreal organization for the past decade.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s simple: no matter which jersey he\u2019s worn \u2014 whether with the Hurricanes, the Sabres, or the Sharks \u2014 he mysteriously turns into an elite scorer whenever he faces the Habs.<\/p>\n

He seems to have a secret formula for beating Canadiens goaltenders, finding the back of the net with unsettling consistency against the Habs.<\/p>\n

If an Eastern Conference team decides to give him a shot for the playoff push, the Canadiens\u2019 nightmare could start all over again.<\/p>\n

A major surprise on the NHL waiver wire today, featuring a name well known to Montreal Canadiens fans in Jeff Skinner<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be honest, Skinner has his defensive flaws, but his pure goal-scoring talent \u2014 especially at the Bell Centre \u2014 is undeniable.<\/p>\n

Now we wait to see which team will dare take a chance on this natural scorer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe San Jose Sharks have placed forward Jeff Skinner on unconditional waivers for the purpose of mutual contract termination.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Frank Seravalli<\/p>\n

Skinner, now 33 years old, has scored 33, 35, 24, and 16 goals over the past few seasons (not to mention his famous 40-goal campaign in 2019).<\/p>\n

Do you think he\u2019ll be claimed?<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

POLL<\/p>\n

14 HOURS AGO|407 ANSWERS<\/p>\n

Sharks place former 40-goal scorer on waivers: could the Canadiens be interested?<\/p>\n

Who would you rather have?<\/p>\n

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