Jeff Skinner a top trade target of the Penguins leading into the 2018 entry draft, has been dealt to the Buffalo Sabres.

In the deal Carolina receives Cliff Pu from Buffalo along with a second-round pick in the 2019, a third-round pick in the 2020 and a sixth-round pick in the 2020.

Pittsburgh was among three finalists for Skinner during draft weekend but trade discussions between the Penguins and Hurricanes became scarce after July 1.