Report: Jeff Skinner to sign monster contract with the Buffalo Sabres

According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, Jeff Skinner is extremely close to signing a monster contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres.


Buffalo certainly wants him back and Skinner wants to come back, McKenzie stated. They have to get the final massaging of the numbers until both sides are happy. It's very close, but it's not done.
McKenzie believes that the deal with be in the ballpark of 8-year, $72 million ($9 million AAV). Skinner scored a career high of 40 goals this past season and tied a personal best in points in a season with 63.

What are your thoughts on the contract terms?