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          Trade grades: Sabres earn an 'A' in Skinner deal

          Dynamic scoring winger Jeff Skinner is headed to Buffalo, with prospect Cliff Pu and a trio of picks headed back to Raleigh. Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire
          • Greg WyshynskiAug 2, 2018, 08:50 PM ET
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          The deal:

          Buffalo Sabres get: LW Jeff Skinner

          Carolina Hurricanes get: RW/C Cliff Pu, 2019 second-round pick, 2020 third-round pick, 2020 sixth-round pick

          Buffalo Sabres: A