Jeff Skinner Scores 30th of the Year in Gorgeous Fashion (VIDEO)

Jeff Skinner is a pretty easy guy to root for at this point of his career, aside from maybe the $45M contract he's underperformed. But he's always smiling, he works hard out there, & he is a darn good player.

No doubt he's suffered in Buffalo as much as Buffalo has suffered because of his abysmal production the last couple seasons. That however seems to have reversed course this season. Playing alongside newly acquired F Alex Tuch, formerly of the Vegas Golden Knights, & 6'6" C Tage Thompson, the trio has found a groove & given Buffalo something to watch every night.

Like this:

With Skinner hitting 30 goals this season, the future in Buffalo looks brighter than it has in years.

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