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FlamesAddiction · 06-09-2019, 12:33 PM

I feel like Skinner’s 200’ game is being overstated by some in order to try and rationalize this deal. His 200’ game is adequate, but it’s not like he is a Bergeron or even a Marchand. No one was going to sign Skinner for his 200’ game. He is all about those 50-60 points he will get you if he stays healthy. And even then, it would only be a reasonable expectation for the next 3 or 4 years.

He should not be a $9 million player. This deal is all about Buffalo having no self-respect and begging to be loved.

06-09-2019, 12:33 PM	#105
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I feel like Skinner’s 200’ game is being overstated by some in order to try and rationalize this deal. His 200’ game is adequate, but it’s not like he is a Bergeron or even a Marchand. No one was going to sign Skinner for his 200’ game. He is all about those 50-60 points he will get you if he stays healthy. And even then, it would only be a reasonable expectation for the next 3 or 4 years. He should not be a $9 million player. This deal is all about Buffalo having no self-respect and begging to be loved. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can." Last edited by FlamesAddiction; 06-09-2019 at 12:51 PM.