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Staal with Skinner, Ruutu
Skinner moves up to the top line, playing on what looks like a formidable trio. The reigning Calder Trophy winner has 19 goals and 40 points in 54 games played.
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Jeff Skinner
Age: 33Position: L
TOI
17%
Fantasy
20%
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Goals
54%
Assists
16%
Power-Play
47%
SOG
44%
Plus/Minus
18%
Hits
30%
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Skinner's OK. He's going out.
Skinner stayed down after a hard hit from Brooks Orpik last night. The reigning Calder Trophy winner has an assist in two games since returning.
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Muller says plan is for Skinner to remain at center for Pens.
Skinner returned to the lineup yesterday and took a shot on goal. Expect him to get back to speed over the next couple of games.
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#hurricanes Jeff Skinner de retour au je ce soir. Will play tonight.
Skinner is expected to play tonight. He has 12 goals and 24 points in 30 games but last played on December 7th. Expect a bit of rust on the super-skilled forward.
Dave Lewis bag skating Jeff Skinner. Doesn't look like kid goes in tonight.
The Canes play tomorrow so there is still a chance that Skinner gets back into the lineup this weekend.
Canes coach Kirk Muller said after today's practice that Skinner, out the last 15 games with a concussion, could return for tomorrow's game against the Boston Bruins. Then again, it could be Sunday against the Washington Capitals or Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Skinner could draw back into the lineup this weekend if he gets the OK. Before getting hurt he scored 12 goals and 24 points through 30 games. Keep your eyes peeled for the Rookie of the Year.
Skinner still in yellow.
Skinner continues to skate in a no-contact jersey. Even though fantasy hockey owners likely wish he would progress quicker, his constant presence during practice is a great sign.
Was thinking Skinner might be out of yellow today. Not so though.
Skinner continues to play without contact as the Canes take it easy with their youngster. If he continues to progress, he could shed the yellow jersey this week.
Skinner with team, continues solid progress.
Skinner still has no timetable for his return. He last played on December 7th.
@HMof2 Probably so. Skinner most likely won't be cleared for contact until the end of the week at the earliest.
All concussions are different but it looks like there is an outside shot Skinner returns this month. The reigning Rookie of the Year has 12 goals and 24 points through 30 games.
Jeff Skinner skating again today in yellow.
Skinner continues to skate, which is a great sign for the Canes. The next step now is taking contact.
Pretty strong practice today. A lot of skating. Probably pretty good test for Skinner.
Skinner skated for the first time since getting concussed. The reigning Rookie of the Year has 12 goals and 24 points through 30 games.
#NHL_Canes Jeff Skinner has been on the RBC Center ice on his own, still no timetable for a return from his concussion.
Great sign that Skinner is back on the ice. If he continues at this pace, we may see him lace them up again this season.
Just got off the phone with Carolina GM Jim Rutherford. Still no timeline for Jeff Skinner's return from concussion.
Skinner is a dynamic scorer with the potential to win a Rocket Richard Trophy over his NHL career. However, the Markham, Ontario native last played on December 7th and is clogging up most owner's IR slot.
No change in injury status of Skinner
Skinner remains out indefinitely so make arrangements around his status. The Canes did place him on IR recently, which should at least give you an extra roster spot in Yahoo! leagues.
No change on Skinner, Pitkanen condition.
Skinner remains out indefinitely so make arrangements around his status. The Canes did place him on IR recently, which should at least give you an extra roster spot in Yahoo! leagues.
To make room for Nash on the roster, forward Jeff Skinner will be placed on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 7.
Skinner can come off IR at any point. More importantly, you should now be able to put him on your team's IR.
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that forward Jeff Skinner has been diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely.
Rough break for Skinner and the Canes. At this point, fantasy hockey owners can only hope he is placed on IR and try to ride out his absence.
Rutherford said Skinner will be evaluated in Raleigh by doctors before decision is made on a return.
Skinner will not play tonight and likely will miss a few more games. Stay tuned for a further update.
Skinner is not expected to play.
Skinner remains out with an undisclosed injury which he insists is not concussion related. He has 12 goals and 24 points in 30 games. Expect Drayson Bowman to replace him in the lineup.