Buffalo Sabres to release 35-goal scorer to free agency per report
A new report confirmed that the Buffalo Sabres are set to buy out Jeff Skinner's contract.
Breaking news on X announced that the Sabres are expected to release Jeff Skinner before the end of his contract:
Matthew Fairburn from The Athletic wrote about the financial implications of buying out Skinner's contract. He noted that while Skinner is set to receive $22 million in salary for the rest of his contract, a buyout would only cost $14.67 million.
In his own words:
Skinner has been an important part of the team for the past six seasons, scoring 291 points in 427 games. He had the best season of his career in 2022-23, scoring 82 points in 79 games.
However, he struggled to maintain the same level in the 2023-24 season. Although he still managed 46 points, he couldn't have the same impact for the Sabres as he did the previous season.
More updates to come.
Source: hockeypatrolNew report confirms the Buffalo Sabres will buy out Jeff Skinner's contract
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