'I don’t know the direction of the Buffalo Sabres I really don’t understand it they trade Ryan O’reilly and they trade for Jeff Skinner.' … [Read more...] about Twitter reacts to Sabres’ acquisition of Jeff Skinner; Carolina fans not happy
Archives for August 2018
Mike Harrington: Healthy Bogosian wants to fast-forward to Sabres camp
'Strong words indeed. Bogosian really, really needs to back them up.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Healthy Bogosian wants to fast-forward to Sabres camp
Luukkonen to leave Finland, play goal for Sudbury in OHL
'The move to Sudbury gives Luukkonen a chance to accelerate the development process on the smaller North American ice sheet. Sudbury GM Rob Papineau and coach Cory Stillman, a Stanley Cup champion with the 2004 Tampa Bay Lightning and 2006 Carolina Hurricanes, worked with the Sabres to get all sides in agreement.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen to leave Finland, play goal for Sudbury in OHL
Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner from Hurricanes
'Last season, Skinner scored 24 times and had a wretched minus-27, one of the league’s worst ratings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner from Hurricanes
Jeff Skinner acquisition shows Sabres believe they can win now
Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to play in OHL next season
'The Wolves selected Luukkonen, 19, third overall in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft on June 28.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to play in OHL next season
Friday's Carolina Coverage
Carolina Hurricanes trade Jeff Skinner to Buffalo Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Jeff Skinner once embodied the Hurricanes’ bright future. Where did it all go wrong? (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes trade Skinner to Buffalo for prospect, picks (WCMC-FM) Skinner the latest move in Hurricanes culture change (WCMC-FM) Canes Deal Skinner to Sabres for Picks, Prospect … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage
Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner in trade with Hurricanes
'He is entering the final year of a six-year contract that contained a no-trade clause and will pay him $6 million this season — which would have matched Jordan Staal and Justin Faulk as the highest salaries on the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner in trade with Hurricanes
Hurricanes Trade Left Wing Jeff Skinner to Sabres
'Skinner was selected seventh overall in the 2010 NHL draft by Carolina, where he netted 379 points in 579 career games. He won the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie that season, scoring 31 goals and 32 assists for 63 points.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Trade Left Wing Jeff Skinner to Sabres
Statistically Speaking: Skinner a gift for Sabres
'Buffalo got a first-line scoring winger at a discount price, so they have to be ecstatic. Perhaps Skinner’s no-move clause limited his potential marketplace, but the Hurricanes are clearly worse after getting rid of Skinner, and it doesn’t look like the return makes the deal worthwhile. Essentially, if this was the best deal available, why not keep Skinner next season and try … [Read more...] about Statistically Speaking: Skinner a gift for Sabres
NHL trade news: Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner from Hurricanes
'Pu, 20, wrapped up his fourth season in the Ontario Hockey League, where he scored 84 total points in 65 games for London and Kingston.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade news: Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner from Hurricanes
Buffalo Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner from Carolina
'The only real caveat in the deal from Buffalo’s perspective is that Skinner is eligible for unrestricted free agency after the 2018-19 season, meaning the Sabres could hypothetically lose him after just one year of service. But it is worth noting that Skinner’s contract with Carolina contained a no-move clause, so obviously he approved the move to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner from Carolina
Sabres trade for Jeff Skinner from the Hurricanes
'Skinner had a history with concussions early in his career, suffering from three confirmed concussions from 2011-2014. However, Skinner has played in 320 out of a possible 328 games in the past four seasons, including all 82 games last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for Jeff Skinner from the Hurricanes
Another move to like by the Sabres
'Downside would be that he’s probably about to get paid by the Sabres and that will likely be hefty. Think in the $7 million a year range. Skinner is in the final year of his existing contract and would be set to become a UFA in July. Considering what the Sabres have given up, they don’t have to do an extension with Skinner but I’d bet that getting him to agree to come means … [Read more...] about Another move to like by the Sabres
Sabres' Botterill is happy the lengthy talks got him Skinner
'In the past three seasons, Skinner is seventh in the NHL in even-strength goals. Botterill said, “You look at our even-strength scoring here in Buffalo and it has to improve and he creates a lot of chances at even-strength and I think he’s going to compliment our talented centers.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill is happy the lengthy talks got him Skinner