Player Discussion Jeff Skinner - Part II

[Jim Bob]

The Stone extension in Vegas has to wait until 3/1 to officially be signed.

That might be the case with the Skinner deal, as well.

Given how few leaks there have been since Botterill became the GM, no news is par for the course and not really something worth worrying about.

If we get to mid-June and there isn't a signed deal....

 

[sufferer]

The Stone extension in Vegas has to wait until 3/1 to officially be signed.

That might be the case with the Skinner deal, as well.

Given how few leaks there have been since Botterill became the GM, no news is par for the course and not really something worth worrying about.

If we get to mid-June and there isn't a signed deal....

I wouldn't mind if Fat Head plays some hardball to get Skinner's camp to lower their number. I don't want them to pay north of 8.5. That's the going rate for sidekicks set by Draisaitl.

 

[WeDislikeEich]

Damn, I got excited for a second when I saw the thread title. I was hoping he had signed an extension... lol

 

[GellMann]

Damn, I got excited for a second when I saw the thread title. I was hoping he had signed an extension... lol

Yeah..I'm normally one to advocate for more threads, but this discussion is literally the only thing our Skinner thread gets used for, and at the very least the title to this one should be changed.

 

[Reddawg]

Everything I've seen says that Stone, Karlsson and Skinner can't be extended to eight years until March 1st. So that's my guess. Friday.

 

[Hasekperreault23]

Yeah..I'm normally one to advocate for more threads, but this discussion is literally the only thing our Skinner thread gets used for, and at the very least the title to this one should be changed.

Sorry guys my first thread rookie mistake my apologies

 

[dotcommunism]

Everything I've seen says that Stone, Karlsson and Skinner can't be extended to eight years until March 1st. So that's my guess. Friday.

I saw that being reported on Stone, but I see no such stipulation in the CBA. I'm curious where it comes from.

 

[EichHart]

8 for 8 on 3/1.

 

[jcbeze]

My guess : 8 yrs for an even 70 mil

 

[Der Jaeger]

Don't think Botts has a choice .He has to give him a good deal or this fan base will hunt his big azz head down.

He could never go outside again. His giant head is too recognizable in public.

 

[K8fool]

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He could never go outside again. His giant head is too recognizable in public.

Keep up the abuse..Winning will be the only cure ... Quickly before his kids start getting called, little fatheads and someone throws garbage on Phils lawn ( w all the movie talk tonite)

 

[K8fool]

We should all Sue for emotional damage..After they lock up our talented little bart simpson first, of course..

 

[Tatanka]

Stone 9.5/8. I don't sign Skinner for that. 8.5/8 NMC for first 5 years.

 

[Punished ROR]

I see Skinner is back now, but was there any word on what that ankle injury was?

 

[Tatre]

I see Skinner is back now, but was there any word on what that ankle injury was?

Probably just rolled it.

 

[Jim Bob]

I see Skinner is back now, but was there any word on what that ankle injury was?

Given that he was back for the third period (I'm going to guess that they taped it up), I doubt we will hear much beyond maybe getting a maintenance day here or there for a LBI.

 

[5 Minute Major]

I’ll preface this by admitting I’m a worry-wart, but if the Sabres don’t come out with an announcement this weekend that Skinner signed an extension I believe he is going to test free agency.

 

[TehDoak]

I’ll preface this by admitting I’m a worry-wart, but if the Sabres don’t come out with an announcement this weekend that Skinner signed an extension I believe he is going to test free agency.

That's probably a fair assessment. Given their swan dive down the standings the past month, they've got no reason to sit on good news like Skinner re-upping. Silence past 5 PM tonight will probably mean Buffalo wasn't willing to pay his asking price.

There is a possibility he'll go to market and see the market is softer than he anticipated and sign here lower than he is asking for now. My guess is if Skinner doesn't sign before the free agency period, Buffalo looks to utilize the cap space elsewhere.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[1972]

Duchene at 8 per or Skinner? I’d take Duchene.

 

[sabremike]

Duchene at 8 per or Skinner? I’d take Duchene.

That's nice if you can magically get Duchene to come here, which is as likely as Johnny Pajamas being elected Nassau County Executive.

 

[TehDoak]

Duchene at 8 per or Skinner? I’d take Duchene.

With Stone off the market at 8x9.5M per (note thats a 76M deal with zero state tax), we will probably see three HUGE contracts get handed out. One to Karlsson (7-8 years at 11-12M per), one to Panarin (7 years, 9-10M) and the other is Duhene (7 years, 10-11M per). There will be the next step down contracts (Pavelski, Skinner, both will get paid, though with either less term (Pavs) or less $$ (Skinner)

I like Skinner....i'm not sure I like him at 8.5M per, especially in 7 years.

 

[Aladyyn]

Duchene at 8 per or Skinner? I’d take Duchene.

For the Sabres I'd rather have Skinner

 

[GellMann]

I would put money on neither of these things happening, but the Sabres fan in me keeps envisioning the last few months turning Jeff off completely, and the next few years quietly doing the same to Jack, and starting to hear the whispers.

Get this shit right please, Jason.

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

Duchene at 8 per or Skinner? I’d take Duchene.

For the Sabres I'd rather have Skinner