Jeff Skinner

Skinner, 32, played the past six seasons with the Sabres and was five years into an eight-year, $72 million contract.

The financial implications of a Skinner buyout are important to consider but should be manageable.

NHL players certainly earn their big paydays, but pressure often arrives soon after the ink dries.

He is the first player in NHL history to reach the games-played milestone without appearing in the postseason.

Jeff Skinner recorded a hat trick, and Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch also had multi-point games in the 6-2 win over Seattle.

Alex Tuch, in his first game back after missing two weeks with an injury, scored two goals in the Sabres' 4-3 win in Toronto.

Acquiring Jeff Skinner and his massive contract looked like an early loss for the Sabres, but he's now a valuable part of the team.

Skinner, 30, is a top line scorer who has 17 points in his past nine games.

With less than 30 seconds left in regulation on Friday, Jeff Skinner lost his cool. "Emotions got the best of him," coach Don Granato said.

It’s been a long, long time since the Sabres had two 30-goal scorers.

The move isn’t about Skinner going to Seattle. It’s about the left winger keeping a teammate in Buffalo.

Let's celebrate some halves that weren't fun. These players have fallen well short of expectations so far despite a sky-high cap hit.

Skinner's stat line: no points, no shots, one attempt, a hooking penalty and a goal against in 14:03 in the Sabres' loss to the Flyers.

Krueger’s decision is easily defendable based on Skinner's stats, but it's likely to have deeper implications for the coach and the team.

Veteran Skinner has "earned that opportunity" to play on the Buffalo Sabres top line alongside Eichel, his coach says.

With Staal centering the No. 2 line, the Sabres expect to see a rejuvenation of Skinner's scoring numbers and their playoff hopes.

After skating together at practice Friday, Ralph Krueger said there's a good chance that lineup will play in Philadelphia on Saturday night.

Jeff Skinner's return to the Sabres' top line doesn't even last a minute.