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Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. The NHL suspended Skinner three games on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 for an illegal cross-check to the head of Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel in a 4-3 overtime loss on Friday night.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Buffalo’s Skinner suspended 3 games for illegal cross-check

Associated Press

FILE - Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Washington, in this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo. Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger still wasn’t ready to say whether high-priced forward Jeff Skinner will resume playing after a three-game benching. Except to say it's not a disciplinary issue, Krueger has declined to detail the reasons behind his decision regarding Skinner. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Sabres injuries mount; Skinner’s status remains uncertain

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner (53) is taken down by Boston Bruins forward Brd Marchand (63) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sabres forward Skinner out 3-4 weeks with upper body injury

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Sabres center Jeff Skinner (53) skates with the puck away from Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y. The Sabres have re-signed leading scorer Skinner to an eight year, $72 million contract. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Sabres’ Skinner tells AP he welcomes higher expectations

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Sabres center Jeff Skinner (53) skates with the puck away from Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y. The Sabres have re-signed leading scorer Skinner to an eight year, $72 million contract. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Sabres re-sign Jeff Skinner to 8-year, $72 million contract

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres GM remains confident in Skinner re-signing with team

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) smiles while celebrating his second period goal against the Detroit Red Wings with defenseman Brandon Montour (62) and defenseman Jake McCabe (19) during an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Jeff Skinner won’t rush decision on re-signing with Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard (35) stops a shot on goal by Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt (37) with Detroit Red Wings defenseman Joe Hicketts (2) helping defend the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Skinner scores 2, Sabres rout Detroit 7-1 in teams’ finale

By PAUL HARRIS - Associated Press

Washington Capitals forward Carl Hagelin (62) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sabres star Jeff Skinner returns to game after hurting leg

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner (53) skates past Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle (3) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo N.Y. Skinner if fully aware how much the Sabres and their playoff-starved fans want him to stay in Buffalo beyond this season. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Skinner focused on present in Buffalo rather than future

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons (28) stick checks Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Teravainen OT goal lifts Hurricanes to 6-5 win over Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20), of Finland, looks for a shot on goal in front of Buffalo Sabres goalie Carter Hutton (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Aho scores 2, Hurricanes beat Sabres 4-3 in Skinner’s return

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Skinner scores 2 goals in Sabres’ 4-3 win over Panthers

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' Nicolas Deslauriers celebrates his short-handed goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ristolainen goal in OT gives Sabres 6-5 win over Canadiens

Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Pominville (29) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Okposo’s late goal lifts Sabres to 4-3 win over Canadiens

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres center Jeff Skinner, right, dives for the puck as Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Comtois takes it during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Resilient Sabres rally past Ducks, end trip with 4-2 win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2018, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner (53) stretches for the puck with Colorado Avalanche's Matt Nieto (83) defending during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forward Skinner in a trade with the Hurricanes in a move that continues an offseason roster shake up for both teams. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Skinner focused on Sabres, not contract after being traded

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2018, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner (53) stretches for the puck with Colorado Avalanche's Matt Nieto (83) defending during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forward Skinner in a trade with the Hurricanes in a move that continues an offseason roster shake up for both teams. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner in trade with Hurricanes

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20), of Finland, shoots and scores against Los Angeles Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Carolina won 7-3 (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Faulk’s hat trick helps Hurricanes rout Kings 7-3

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Riley Sheahan (15) goes into the corner after the puck with Carolina Hurricanes' Joakim Nordstrom (42) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Aho again helps Hurricanes beat struggling Penguins, 4-0

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press