Crusader1969

I think he is terrible on the PP. Yes he has 8 goals and that leads the team but he isn't strong on the puck and isn't the best passer in the world. Think he is now on PP2 which is where he belongs. More from Brind'Mour after trading away Skinner " I think it sends a message of what kind of Hurricane we're looking for, what kind of player we want." The 6 years prior to trading Skinner, the Hurricanes have a record of 192-198 with zero playoff appearances. 35-35-11 in the 2017-18 season. The next year after trading away Skinner, adding Svechnikov as a rookie and flip Hanifan for Hamilton they go 48-29-7. That 35-25-7 record seems familiar to Sabres fans. Actually the reason I don't want him on the Sabres next year is because I don't think he should be in the Bottom 6 and I think both JJP and Benson have passed him as the top 6 wingers going into next year.

Here is a question for the peanut gallery skinner has 3 goals in his last 9 games. Which would be about 28 over an 82 game season now all 3 came in one game would you consider this player a consistent scorer or inconsistent? Rod Brind'amour knew. here is a quote before Jeff was traded to the Sabres "Now we've got guys to push him out of spots," Brind'Amour said. "If you're not going to quite dig in every shift then maybe you don't get every shift. That's definitely what I'm trying to preach and I've got to back that up." yes he scores BUT at what cost to the team?

He has 17 points in games the Sabres score 6 or more (8 times) 28 points in the other 59 games.

ouch!!!

25 of the last 31 games have been decided by 3 goals or less. In those 25 games , Jeff Skinner has 3 goals and 4 assists. he might score but not when it matters If he isn't scoring he brings absolutely nothing to team. Make a statement and buy him out.

That does worry me but I just have to believe that at least 2 if not all 3 holes are plugged by vets. They just cannot afford to get younger another year in AHL for Kulich and Savoie is probably best for everyone. Though both could be used as injury callups and hopefully ready to fill in at and play at a high level

I would argue that they can't afford to have him hear next year. But if they do keep him , he is the 13th forward

Before you start with major surgery, wouldn't you want to see what a real coach can do? Yes, changes need to be made- Need more physicality among the bottom but when you start to analyze the issues of this team, it really comes down to poor starts (coaching) and poor PP (again with the talent on the roster I blame coaching )

Here I think is what we have going into next year XXX. Tage Tuch JJP. Cozens. Quinn Greenway. XXX. Benson Girgs. Krebs. XXX Skinner Robinson ----- 3 positions to be filled , either by trade or UFA

Is it wrong to want to see 1000 Jeff Skinner Beanies that they are giving away to commemorate his 1000 game ?

That $6 mill in 26-27 will hurt but maybe it's worth the message it will send to the rest of the team? Either that or you give him the Olofsson treatment for the next few years

My first thought is that anyone who writes off a 20 year old dman hasn't leant the lesson that history keeps teaching over and over and over again. My second thought is you are probably right about Skinner but it's virtually impossible . girgensons does bring something to this team and you need a couple of more guys like him to fill out your 4th line Krebs is a young centre trying to find his way, if he is part of a trade , I won't have any issue with this

The last few home games should be all about fan revolt. sabres jersey hit the ice tonight. , good start I don't see any other way to force them into action

They own the seats. They can do a lot about it

That scene tonight after Matthew's scored is still more embarrassing. The players, the franchise, the fans. We should all be embarrassed

I don't think so. There are other franchises in pro sports that go a long time between playoff appearances. Wasn't that long ago the Bills were at 17 or 18 is there anyother stadium anywhere that gets filled by 80% of the oppositions fans in what's considered a rivalry??!

Let's be honest. The leaf invasion of the stadium is completely embarrassing for this franchise. On a long list of embassements. , this is at the top

Have to admit that was a great save

Does Tuch own a barn?

Honestly. You want to make a statement. Buy out Skinner

Hey a Jeff Skinner sighting !

The nice thing about this draft is that it is way more top heavy with dmen. Maybe just maybe a guy like Lindstom drops a bit as teams try to draft a potential top 4 dman still seems unlikely though

Love Benson there clearing the net. I know another small LWer on this team that wouldn't be doing that

Is JJP the #1 LW next year ?

Maybe we are the few that actually care and the people going to the game are there just to get out? I'm not sure I believe that though. anyways the 2nd was a much better period , no need to boo I suppose