I'd rather have Couture.

Also, the difference here is a top 35 pick? Really?

No reason for the sharks to do to this. Maybe a 1 for 1, but no chance the Sharks add their own 2nd, which will be the first or second pick of the second round.

In four years when the Sharks should be competitive again, I'd rather have a solid 2-way Center/LW on the 3rd line in Couture (making 8 mil) than a much more one-dimensional depth goal-scorer on the 3rd line in Skinner (making 9 mil).

I can see the appeal in Skinner over Couture but the difference isn't a 2nd from a rebuilding team.

In 4 years neither skinner or couture will be signed

I'm including this year. They'd both be in their last year is my point. Two old guys with high cap hits but no future contract commitment, I'd rather the one who's very competent on both sides of the puck who could play in a depth role