I have wanted Skinner for years. What would it take? What are your needs? Obviously you don't need D. I'd venture Dahlin,Eichel, Mittelstadt, Risto and RoR are off the table. Does a combo of Nylander, 2019 1st, 2018 #32 overall pick, Rasmus Asplund etc get it done ? (Obviously not all those assets just listing players not untouchable.)
Carolina wants a legit 1C who will provide elite two way play, elite PK and FO ability, leadership and chip in 60-65 points a season and is only 28? We could make it a blockbuster
Noah Hanifin + Jeff Skinner for RoR + #32 overall + Alex Nylander
Sabres get that top 4 LHD to pair with a Rasmus. Skinner replaces Kanes offense. Canes add #32 (first pick in round 2 which is going to have a guaranteed top 20 prospect available there) and Nylander. Nylander was a #8 pick in 2016. He just turned 20 and is over .5 ppg in the AHL. If he just stayed in juniors the last two years and him dominate kids coupled with him leading the WJC in scoring over the last two tourneys he would have elite value on his own. Instead he turned pro right away and is taking time to adjust. I just feel a trade like this makes both teams better long term. Canes get that legit franchise C. Sabres get a 30 goal winger for Eichel and a top 4 LHD. Canes also add 2 young high potential assets. Nylander can be swapped for Asplund if wanted who may be more valued at the moment.