Skinner waived full no-movement clause to join Sabres

Jeff Skinner isn't afraid of the harsh Buffalo winters.

Skinner, who was dealt to the Sabres on Thursday, waived a full no-movement clause to approve the trade to head to Western New York.

"It excited us that Jeff had a full no-trade - and he came to Buffalo," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said, according to NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger. "You want guys that want to play in your city."

The fact that Skinner wants to play in Buffalo could increase the possibility of the forward signing a long-term extension with the Sabres. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent at season's end, though Botterill says there have been no initial talks with Skinner and his camp, Zeisberger adds.

Skinner agreeing to the trade was no spur-of-the-moment decision either, as moving closer to his hometown of Toronto was always a priority.

"Buffalo was always a team high on his list," Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said regarding Skinner relocating closer to home, per theScore's John Matisz.