‘Though the Kraken are led by two of Skinner’s former bosses, including Jason Botterill, it’s unlikely they would have interest in taking on Skinner’s $9 million annual cap hit over the next six seasons. After all, the 29-year-old has struggled immensely since scoring a career-high 40 goals during his first season with the Sabres in 2018-19, a performance that earned him the eight-year contract extension in June 2019.’
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Sabres’ Jeff Skinner waives no-movement clause for Expansion Draft
‘Skinner, 29, has struggled since signing an eight-year, $72 million contract in 2019, scoring just 21 goals in 112 games. Former coach Ralph Krueger scratched Skinner three times early last season. He finally recorded his first goal in his 20th appearance and finished with a career-low seven goals in 53 outings.’
Sabres’ Skinner drops no-movement clause for expansion draft
‘Skinner’s agent, Don Meehan, confirmed his client’s decision in an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The Athletic first reported the player’s decision.’
Report: Jeff Skinner agrees to waive no-movement clause for Expansion Draft
‘As much as the Sabres would love for the Seattle Kraken to take Skinner’s $9 million per-season contract off their hands, it’s extremely doubtful Ron Francis would take him. Buffalo still has six more years of this regrettable contract left. In 53 games last season, Skinner scored seven goals and seven assists for 14 points.’
Opinion: Going ‘Wild’ for Eichel
‘The Wild really launched themselves into the discussion for the Sabres captain after freeing up more than $10.3 million worth of cap space next season after buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter on Tuesday. Eichel’s average annual value on his contract over the next five seasons is at $10 million, leaving just enough room for Eichel to fit into the Wild’s plans for ,at the very least, next season.’