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August 2nd NHL History & Jeff Skinner | NHL News
August 2nd, 2018 shook up the NHL as the Buffalo Sabres traded Cliff Pu and three draft picks to the Hurricanes for Jeff Skinner — a former Calder Trophy winner who exploded with 40 goals in his first season. But after signing an eight-year, $72M deal, his production dipped, leading to a buyout and a free-agent stint. That same day echoes through hockey history: Adam Foote joined the Blue Jackets in 2005 after two Cups with Colorado, Dave Tippet played for the Flyers in ’93, Glen Sather stepped down as Oilers coach in ’94 to focus on GM duties, and Wendel Clark had a forgettable stop with…
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