He has 28 goals in 41 games and continues to score even without Eichel. He is an elite player in this league. Pay him 10 if that is what it takes.
That’s you....after a night like this it’s easy to think that but look at it objectively, this is a guy who’s had one good year one bad year one good year one bad year, even this season his goal total masks how inconcistent the effort level has been... there’s been a lot of games skinner has been next to invisible this year. The first six come to mind when he didn’t play with eichel. Plus the odd game here and there. I get that he has 28 goals but I seriously, I can remember five to ten off the top of my head that we’re gift wrapped tap ins. We’re lucky to have him, he’s com a long way he’s just not top of the line elite.
Believe me I love the guy and he’s everyone’s new love and I get it, ...who doesent love the sniper? ....but I have payed close attention to see how many games he’s put forth the effort, it’s most nights just not Almost every game like eich. He doesent deserve Eichel money and it would hurt us going forward to have them both at ten.
Just to secure chemistry I would be ok with 9 but no more, I think 8 is fair. Though half a season he’s gotten point per game I get it, but so had what 35-40 guys? There not all going to make ten.