Heading into the 2015-2016 NHL season, questions swirled surrounding Jeff Skinner's viability as an offensive force for the Carolina Hurricanes. Coming off of a frustrating campaign in 2014-2015 which saw him post just 18 goals and 31 points in 77 games, it seemed as though these questions were not ill-founded.
His consistency was questioned. His ability to stay healthy was doubted. He was once again made the subject of trade rumors.
At the end of the day, none of it meant a thing. The Hurricanes wisely held on to the young winger, and he remained healthy and played in all 82 games.