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.
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Jeff Skinner News
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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