It doesn't have to be Skinner, you're missing the point. It's a common theme around here, folks gushing about how Pettersson needs an elite tier running mate, I don't agree with that. And improvement on Mikheyev doesn't need to be a Guentzel tier talent for example.
The biggest thing is finding players who mesh with what the Canucks want from that line. Pettersson is the elite talent on that line, he will more than likely be the best talent on that line, he's going to need to bring out more from the players around him like other top end guys. Whether those players are first or second liners, that remains to be seen, but I think Pettersson would do just fine with a couple legitimate second liners.
Sure, but what the means could be a lot of different things.