Hoss Posted August 2, 2018 Author Report Posted August 2, 2018 1 minute ago, sweetlou said: Hopefully Botts can extend him before season starts. Thinking 6years, $ 7million. I'd be surprised if he got the same deal Evander Kane did. Quote
Eleven Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 Well shut the front door. Damn. This is a MOVE. Quote
wjag Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 Pleased. This Sabres team is being quickly recast. Will it be better? Who knows, but at least its not last year's disappointing crew. 2 Quote
The Jokeman Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 I've been on the Skinner bandwagon since there was talk he could be moved two years ago. I think this was a great trade, assuming we re-sign him. It definitely makes up for losing ROR. In terms of Pu he was great two seasons ago but his production fell off last year and the other draft picks pfft usually any pick in a draft after the top 3-5 is a question mark so don't think we gave up too much despite so many picks. Quote
stuuuuuuuuu Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 You could also Play him on Mitts wing. Start them in the O zone at an obscenely high rate and let them do what they do best 1 Quote
Randall Flagg Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 I had to chime in given my staunch Skinner defense here in the past. He's got the best edges of any NHL player not named McDavid or maybe Cam Fowler. He brings us what Kane did - goal scoring production with an incomplete game, though it's incomplete in different ways. The team is not in a position to be selling all its prospects for veteran players, but it's in a position where it absolutely HAD to sell SOME futures for this immediate season. Skinner scored 37 goals playing with Jordan Staal two years ago. Not sure what happened last year. He's had 4-5 straight years of good health since the concussion issues. He also shares the name of my all-time favorite television character. Can't wait to see him cashing in on Eich's dishes (of steamed hams). Sick trade, Jason. I'm more likely to start making lineups now, I had a feeling something was going to fall. 4 Quote
Weave Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 9 minutes ago, Eleven said: Well shut the front door. Damn. This is a MOVE. Innit though? I'm almost giddy at the thought that we moved lottery tickets for a really good player that will be due for a contract. It's like the movie Freaky Friday 1 Quote
Thorner Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: I had to chime in given my staunch Skinner defense here in the past. He's got the best edges of any NHL player not named McDavid or maybe Cam Fowler. He brings us what Kane did - goal scoring production with an incomplete game, though it's incomplete in different ways. The team is not in a position to be selling all its prospects for veteran players, but it's in a position where it absolutely HAD to sell SOME futures for this immediate season. Skinner scored 37 goals playing with Jordan Staal two years ago. Not sure what happened last year. He's had 4-5 straight years of good health since the concussion issues. He also shares the name of my all-time favorite television character. Can't wait to see him cashing in on Eich's dishes (of steamed hams). Sick trade, Jason. I'm more likely to start making lineups now, I had a feeling something was going to fall. Seymour, you steam a good ham. This deal made with nary an "insider" rumour lately also puts a nice little bow on your earlier argument. Edited August 2, 2018 by Thorny Quote
Weave Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 Wasn't Buffalo rumored to be in on Skinner leading up to the draft though? I seem to recall that was the case. It seems this one needed time in the slow cooker. 1 Quote
Thorner Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 Just now, Weave said: Wasn't Buffalo rumored to be in on Skinner leading up to the draft though? I seem to recall that was the case. It seems this one needed time in the slow cooker. That's true, that had slipped my mind. I had to add "lately" to the post. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 Just now, Weave said: Wasn't Buffalo rumored to be in on Skinner leading up to the draft though? I seem to recall that was the case. It seems this one needed time in the slow cooker. We definitely were talking to Carolina about Skinner. This certainly wasn't the most surprising move, though nobody had any idea it was coming today 1 Quote
Darryl Shannon's +/- Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 The timing of this trade seems odd from the Carolina perspective. Are they having money issues? Quote
In The Buff Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 This deal is a win win for the Sabres. If he performs well & we re-sign him, BOOM we have a speedy top 6 winger locked in with our core. If he performs well & we don't re-sign him, BOOM his higher scoring totals benefiting from being on Jacks line should give us a nice asset come the trade deadline. I like it! 1 Quote
darksabre Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 1 minute ago, MillerVaive said: This deal is a win win for the Sabres. If he performs well & we re-sign him, BOOM we have a speedy top 6 winger locked in with our core. If he performs well & we don't re-sign him, BOOM his higher scoring totals benefiting from being on Jacks line should give us a nice asset come the trade deadline. I like it! Yup. Carolina screwed up and it pleases me. Quote
Huckleberry Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) damn its early August and I'm getting optimistic again ? Said to see PU go, but we have enough center prospects. Edited August 2, 2018 by Huckleberry Quote
jsb Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) I find it hard to believe that they don't have a deal with him already. If he waived his NMC, that makes me believe it won't be long before they announce something. Pu is an up and comer but they really didn't give up much as long as he's not a rental. If I read right he's 6th in 5v5 goals in the last few years and there's some big names in that mix. Berglund and Sobotka are looking better and better as the 3rd and 4th line centers. Edited August 2, 2018 by jsb Quote
Huckleberry Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 PU was actually one of my sleepers to make the team this year, he almost got his 9 game try out last year. Quote
Doohicksie Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Hoss said: Isn't a Pu Hurricane just a shitstorm? You win the thread. Well done. Quote
Sabel79 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 Reading several places that Skinner had Buffalo "high on his list" of teams he'd be willing to waive his NMC for. Interesting... Quote
Huckleberry Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 Also our Powerplay will be lethal again. Our 2nd unit just got much stronger. Quote
Doohicksie Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: What's Skinners contract like? 1 year left at $5.725M Cap, $6M salary Quote
Huckleberry Posted August 2, 2018 Report Posted August 2, 2018 https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/sabres-acquire-jeff-skinner-trade-hurricanes/ On sportsnet they are not getting this deal ? Just now, Eleven said: I can't get over this. WHAT A MOVE! Hah same , Just hope he signs him. Quote
Sabel79 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Posted August 3, 2018 I agree with this take. Carolina getting killed by the hockey twitteratti in general. Quote
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