'Buffalo was the only team that could've offered Skinner an eight-year deal this offseason since they were his only club during the 2018-19 season, and while the former Hurricane standout's production waned in the final two months of his debut Sabres campaign, there is no denying his impact on the team's offense. Not only did Skinner post the most even-strength goals for a … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up All-Star winger Jeff Skinner with eight-year, $72 million extension
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NHL trade rumors: Sabres contacted Wild about winger Jason Zucker
'The same report says Buffalo has "kicked tires" on Wild winger Jason Zucker, who is coming off of a 42-point season in Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade rumors: Sabres contacted Wild about winger Jason Zucker
Why spending big bucks to keep Jeff Skinner was worth it for the Sabres
'And further to that point, Skinner’s $9-million cap hit doesn’t stand to put Buffalo in a bind anytime soon. At present, the Sabres have an additional $28-million set to come off the books ahead of next season, and while a few players – Reinhart, Casey Mittelstadt and Brandon Montour – will need extensions next summer, there’s more than enough money to go around.' … [Read more...] about Why spending big bucks to keep Jeff Skinner was worth it for the Sabres
Sabres' Botterill never wavered in his belief that Skinner would remain a Sabre
'“The other element that gave us comfort in going to a deal with Jeff, is just how we fit in with our group. I thought he was a great influence on our young players. The relationship with some of our elite players such as Jack and Sam, but going out of his way to have an impact on Rasmus Dahlin, Casey Mittelstadt and just his professionalism off the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill never wavered in his belief that Skinner would remain a Sabre
The Skinner Bet
'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 … [Read more...] about The Skinner Bet
Skinner signing first part of Sabres' plan to end playoff drought
'"We have to continue to improve in a lot of facets," Botterill said. "I think the easiest one, and what we've talked a lot about is, continuing to try to add more scoring to our group, especially up front, and that's why getting Jeff signed was such a big deal for us. We want to focus on adding to that group, not replacing it."' … [Read more...] about Skinner signing first part of Sabres’ plan to end playoff drought
Botterill discusses Skinner contract, offseason goals
'"I think big picture, he came in and he scored goals," he said. "It's pretty much what the game's about, is scoring goals, and it's something that we struggled with. We understand that Jeff's goal total will probably fluctuate over his time in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Botterill discusses Skinner contract, offseason goals
Jeff Skinner's open letter to Sabres fans
'I've said it before, but as a visiting player, I never truly understood what the Sabres meant to the community of Buffalo. It's something I had to learn as last season went on.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s open letter to Sabres fans
Jeff Skinner signs 8-year, $72M contract to return to the Sabres
'The $9 million average annual value makes Skinner the Sabres' second-highest paid player behind Jack Eichel and the 16th-highest paid player in the NHL. Their salaries will account for 22.5 percent of the $83 million projected cap space this season, which is the sixth-highest combined total for any two teammates in the league.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner signs 8-year, $72M contract to return to the Sabres
Sabres re-sign Jeff Skinner to eight-year, $72 million contract
'Letting Skinner walk in free agency would’ve been a disaster for the Sabres, who own an eight-year playoff drought, the NHL’s longest. The Sabres need Skinner as much for his ability to draw fans as his goal-scoring talents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jeff Skinner to eight-year, $72 million contract
Sabres re-sign Jeff Skinner to 8-year, $72 million contract
'The Sabres had an edge in re-signing Skinner because under NHL rules they were allowed to offer him an eight-year contract. He would have been limited to signing a maximum seven-year deal as a free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jeff Skinner to 8-year, $72 million contract
Skinner stays with Sabres on 8-year, $72M deal
'Clearly, that didn't give the team pause. Skinner's $9 million average annual contract value makes him the third-highest-paid left wing against the salary cap, behind only Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals ($9,538,462) and Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars ($9,500,000). Skinner has the second-highest cap hit on the Sabres behind Eichel, who makes $10 million against the … [Read more...] about Skinner stays with Sabres on 8-year, $72M deal
Sabres Sign Jeff Skinner to Eight-Year Extension
'Buffalos general manager Jason Botterill has been adamant all season that signing Skinner to an extension was a priority for the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Jeff Skinner to Eight-Year Extension
NHL free agency news: Sabres sign Jeff Skinner to massive deal
'Skinner is a perennial 30-goal scorer having eclipsed the mark four times since coming into the league as a rookie in 2010.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency news: Sabres sign Jeff Skinner to massive deal
Jeff Skinner agrees to a new contract with the Sabres
'Skinner, who just turned 27 scored a career high 40 goals this season, but averages 30 goals over 82 games. Buffalo acquired him last August from Carolina for Cliff Pu, a second round pick, a third round pick and sixth round pick.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner agrees to a new contract with the Sabres