Speculation: Off Season Jeff Skinner sweepstakes

[Crazydounut]

Jeff Skinner has had a up and down season for Buffalo. He started the season hot but has recently been cold for Buffalo. And now they have been eliminated from playoff contention. His play majority of the time is very good, supported by shooting maps and analytics. But at times he can disappear from games. Not to mention at times his lack of defense can become a liability. But no one can doubt his scoring ability.

The New York teams and Florida seem like obvious choices for him. I could see him go west to a team like Vancouver or Arizona and help lead them to a rebuild. OR he could return to Buffalo and help them get to the playoffs

Who do you believe he signs with this off season?

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[CREW99AW]

From the 2018 draft weekend reports, it looks like Lou kicked the tires on Skinner.
Just guessing, but after reading he used his NTC to block trades , I thought the isles were likely one of the teams he nixed a trade to.

A few days ago,Staple bought his name up in a Q & A session, indicating Lou is still interested.

 

[Chainshot]

I'm expecting him to re-sign with Buffalo on a deal that will follow in the fine tradition of overpaid Sabre wingers.

 

[allsilverdreams]

I don't see him staying in Buffalo.The team is years away from being competitive.He is in his prime and probably wants to win a cup.

 

[tsujimoto74]

I don't see him staying in Buffalo.The team is years away from being competitive.He is in his prime and probably wants to win a cup.

He waived his NMC to go to to Buffalo right after they became the first team ever to finish 31st. If that were a major criteria for him, he never would've been a Sabre. It seems like being close to home is important to him, and Buffalo is still very much that. Most recent reports indicate the Sabres and Skinner are still working on a deal and are no more than 1M apart on AAV. Although I did think a contract would get done/announced sooner than this, I still think he stays in Buffalo.

 

[Ulysses31]

is buffalo really that far out?

they could be playoffs next year.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Unless he prices himself out, and I don't see that, I'll be surprised if he doesn't re-sign in Buffalo. He waived his NMC to go there and frankly, the Sabres aren't as far away as some like to think.

 

[Funk21]

From my understanding he wants to get paid. The knock on Skinner has always been he disappears and can be a liability. No different than Kessel (although high rated IMO). Regardless of which team goes after him they better have the core in place because he is supporting cast not an essential piece.

Vancouver would be great because they have their 1C (Elias) and 2C (Bo) locked in. Just don’t know they can afford 8-9 on a one dimensional winger

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

From my understanding he wants to get paid. The knock on Skinner has always been he disappears and can be a liability. No different than Kessel (although high rated IMO). Regardless of which team goes after him they better have the core in place because he is supporting cast not an essential piece.

Vancouver would be great because they have their 1C (Elias) and 2C (Bo) locked in. Just don’t know they can afford 8-9 on a one dimensional winger

Other than the fact that every NHL player (and their agents) want to get paid, what makes you think he's just going for the money. As far as I can tell, there hasn't been a peep out of his camp, or did I miss a tweet or story on this?

 

[txpd]

Jeff Skinner. Zero NHL playoff games. I would just pass if I were Buffalo. Find some good character players

 

[The Abusement Park]

Maybe the Avs? Him and Landy are really good buddies so I could Landy trying to get him to the Avs considering we were interested last offseason.

 

[bernmeister]

Unless he prices himself out, and I don't see that, I'll be surprised if he doesn't re-sign in Buffalo. He waived his NMC to go there and frankly, the Sabres aren't as far away as some like to think.

This^ and also he can play with Eichel.

 

[Chrispy]

Other than the fact that every NHL player (and their agents) want to get paid, what makes you think he's just going for the money. As far as I can tell, there hasn't been a peep out of his camp, or did I miss a tweet or story on this?

I think this is going to play out the way most Erik Cole negotiations played out in Carolina: Skinner will find the best deal possible. If Buffalo can get close, Skinner will sign in Buffalo. If it's too big of a difference (like Cole and MTL) then Skinner will go elsewhere.

I think Skinner stays in BUF. It's where he wanted to be traded and he's played well there.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Would prefer to re-sign Hoffman over Skinner. Hoffman probably gets a year less term and similar caphit.

Could see NYI throw some big money his way.

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

It may be one of those situations where Buffalo doesn't offer him the amount that he would want but I think that his value would be at it's highest in Buffalo. I think he'd look pretty good beside Barkov if he hit UFA though.

 

[bleedgreen]

He had a list of two teams he would go to. Buffalo and Toronto. So unless somethings changed I’d be surprised if that was different now.

Character issues? Skinner never had those unless him being immature his first few years counts. That’s lame to throw his way.

He brings 30 goals while working his butt off and being fun to watch. Regardless of when those 30 goals come at the end of the year they were needed. I think he stays, and I would never punish him to see him return here. Maybe Detroit or something not too geographically far from where he wants to be.

 

[Drew311]

Buffalo will overpay and they will regret it shortly after.

 

[Crazydounut]

He had a list of two teams he would go to. Buffalo and Toronto. So unless somethings changed I’d be surprised if that was different now.

Character issues? Skinner never had those unless him being immature his first few years counts. That’s lame to throw his way.

He brings 30 goals while working his butt off and being fun to watch. Regardless of when those 30 goals come at the end of the year they were needed. I think he stays, and I would never punish him to see him return here. Maybe Detroit or something not too geographically far from where he wants to be.

My b. Thought u were talking abt the op

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I never once in the thread said anything about character issues. I said at times he can disappear from games. Different thing bud

I think he was referring to post 10 in this thread.

 

[justafan22]

His home's in Toronto, and the Leafs + Sabres were his only two teams he'd waive to.

Leafs dont have the room for him

 

[Jozay]

Pretty sure Buffalo has a good sense that they'll get a deal with Skinner done or else they would've moved him.

 

[CanadienShark]

I see him sticking with the Sabres. They'll give him $8m for 6-8 years, both sides are happy.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Jeff Skinner has had a up and down season for Buffalo. He started the season hot but has recently been cold for Buffalo. And now they have been eliminated from playoff contention. His play majority of the time is very good, supported by shooting maps and analytics. But at times he can disappear from games. Not to mention at times his lack of defense can become a liability. But no one can doubt his scoring ability.

The New York teams and Florida seem like obvious choices for him. I could see him go west to a team like Vancouver or Arizona and help lead them to a rebuild. OR he could return to Buffalo and help them get to the playoffs

Who do you believe he signs with this off season?

He’s never played a single playoff game (leads the league in most regular season games played with no playoffs, I believe). I don’t see him signing somewhere to “lead them to a rebuild.”

 

[smitty10]

His home's in Toronto, and the Leafs + Sabres were his only two teams he'd waive to.

Leafs dont have the room for him

I don't see why he wouldn't re-sign in Buffalo. This preference of his is very good for Buffalo fans.

 

[Mighty Makar]

I think he’ll stay in Buffalo.