'"Ralph Krueger, the new head coach of Buffalo, has spent some time with Skinner, extolling the virtues of his program and what they think it's going to be," McKenzie said. "Buffalo certainly wants him back and Skinner would like to come back, but they just have to [iron out the details] to the point where both sides are happy. It's very close, but it's not done, and until it's … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres, Jeff Skinner ‘very close’ on new contract as talks continue
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Jack Hughes, Sabres' need at center among combine storylines to monitor
'The Sabres have a short- and long-term need at center. Rasmus Asplund, a second-round pick in 2016, is the only prospect of note in Rochester, and Asplund projects as more of a bottom-six player. Buffalo doesn't have a proven second-line center, Johan Larsson is a pending restricted free agent and Casey Mittelstadt is still developing.' … [Read more...] about Jack Hughes, Sabres’ need at center among combine storylines to monitor
Report: Dialogue between Sabres and Skinner starting to intensify
'"It's a very crucial time," McKenzie said. "There's been dialogue all week long between Skinner's representatives and Buffalo general manager Jason Botterill. The NHL Combine is in Buffalo, so agents, players, prospects, general managers of all teams are descending on Buffalo. The sense seems to be is that there's optimism, but not to the point where either side is entirely … [Read more...] about Report: Dialogue between Sabres and Skinner starting to intensify