The former seventh overall pick in the 2010 NHL Draft, Jeff Skinner has been a consistent point-getter for the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes’ decision to move Skinner was heavily weighted on him becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer.
The team decided to move him now while they can still get a nice penny for him.
“With Jeff becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer, this was the right time for us to move on, and to provide Jeff with a fresh start in Buffalo,” Hurricanes GM Don Waddell said. “We talked to every team in the league over the past four months, and ultimately the Sabres were the team that provided us with the best value in return, including three picks and a prospect we like in Cliff Pu.