I think the league is going to take a while to figure out how to shut down Eichel/Hall (hopefully, they never do 🙂 )
I think that gives Ralph the flexibility to figure out where Skinner works best, while simultaneously sending a message that you must play within his system.
If we were on the playoff bubble, fighting for a spot with the season wrapping up, I'd also be very annoyed if Skinner's role was not clearly defined. However, I think the firepower we have, at least early in the season, will give us this flexibility.