The forward can become unrestricted free agent on July 1. By Tom Gulitti / NHL.com Staff Writer The Buffalo Sabres remain hopeful of signing forward Jeff Skinner to a new contract, general manager Jason Botterill said Wednesday. Skinner leads the Sabres with 36 goals and is third in the NHL behind Alex Ovechkin of the … Continue reading Sabres remain hopeful of signing Skinner to new contract