Awful contract always was. But the GM was hand tied at the time and if he let Skinner go he was a goner. One of those bad signings GMs will make to save their neck.
Skinner is just one of those guys who will contribute to a winner, but is a lightning rod for blame when things go sour. And rightfully so, his unique play style is just difficult to mesh with.
I was hoping he could make a third line out of nothing but he never did.