‘The numbers and stats smart guys seem to like this deal. There’s always some sticker shock when shelling out that kind of cash and cap space, but it just goes as the price to play poker. I don’t worry too much about these big deals. If Skinner continues to produce at the same level he has to this point in his career, then the Sabres will be fine. If he gives them that rate for six of the eight seasons, they should take that all day every day.’