Buffalo Sabres: One bold prediction for each player over 30 in 2022
By Sion Fawkes
Jeff Skinner hits 65-plus points
Despite his 63-point season in 2021-22, Skinner still has numerous critics regarding his contract, which included two abysmal seasons after he signed the eight-year deal. But we need to remember that Skinner played under Ralph Krueger in the near-two years following his infamous signing, which undoubtedly played a role in his lack of production.
In 2022-23, Skinner will again put doubters on edge, this time setting a career-high in points with 65. With better defensemen in the rotation to give the forwards more scoring opportunities, look for Skinner and company to take advantage and improve their production.
While it is farfetched to believe Skinner’s numbers will be off the charts, don’t be surprised if he surpasses the 33 goals he scored last season and winds up finishing second, or even first on the team in the category. At 30, Skinner is still well in his prime. And so far, he has linked up well with Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and Victor Olofsson.