'"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
Archives for June 2019
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
Dreger: Negotiations between the Sabres and Skinner are 'reaching a breaking point'
'According to multiple reports over the last couple of weeks, talks between both sides continue to remain positive with the hopes that an extension can be signed before the start of free agency. However, TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie reported on Thursday that negotiations are starting to come down to crunch time, and that he will either sign an extension with the Sabres in … [Read more...] about Dreger: Negotiations between the Sabres and Skinner are ‘reaching a breaking point’
Sabres sign Skinner to eight-year extension
'Yet despite the significant price tag that comes with Skinner’s new deal, I think it was a smart move for the Sabres. Quite frankly, it was the only move for the Sabres...and that’s okay because it makes sense for both sides.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Skinner to eight-year extension
Jeff Skinner Signs 8 year, $9 Million AAV With Sabres
'As the Blue & Gold plummeted in the standings, so did Skinner’s production, as he scored just one goal in 22 games between February and March.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner Signs 8 year, $9 Million AAV With Sabres
Sabres sign Skinner to 8-year contract
'A native of Toronto, Ontario, Skinner has appeared in 661 games since entering the NHL in the 2010-11 season as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, totaling 442 points (244+198). Since joining the league, he is tied for 13th among all NHL skaters with 244 goals and ranks fifth with 191 even-strength markers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Skinner to 8-year contract
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Injuries didn’t hamper season for Criscuolo (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Krueger talks D-zone philosophy, Ristolainen and more on The Instigators
'"I'd rather start with a quality staff and possibly add later on as I see [fit]," he said. "As a head coach, I think, at the very beginning you need to be the primary voice and make sure that the culture is set in the first few months and then use your assistants all the time in special situations: [power play], [penalty kill] and so forth."' … [Read more...] about Krueger talks D-zone philosophy, Ristolainen and more on The Instigators