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.
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Jeff Skinner News
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.
Bowman is being recalled on an emergency basis for forward Jeff Skinner, who is out with an undisclosed injury.
What was originally deemed the flu could be something worse. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.
Hurricanes Jeff Skinner has been scratched for tonight's game against the #Winnipegjets due to injury. Another break for the Jets
If you own him, take him out of your lineup tonight.
Line Change
Jeff Skinner - Jussi Jokinen - Chad LaRose
Skinner moves away from Staal but can score on his own.The reigning Calder Memorial Trophy winner has two goals and six points over his first seven games this season.
Line Change
Skinner, Staal, Ruutu
Skinner playing on the top line should do wonders for his fantasy hockey value. Last season he scored 31 goals and 63 points over 82 games in his rookie season. As a natural goal scorer, he very well could score 40 goals at some point in his career.
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