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.
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Meanwhile, Coyotes Head Coach Dave Tippett on Friday said Smith’s injury does not appear to be a long-term injury.
While Tippett gave that vague update, it seems like Curtis McElhinney was recalled to get some action. Sounds like Smith will at least miss another week. Prior to getting hurt, the Kingston, Ontario started 28 of 34 games.
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.
Mike Smith left tonight's game with a lower body injury. He will be reevaluated tomorrow.
No word on the extent of Smith's injury. In the meantime, expect Jason LaBarbera to step into the lineup.
Goalie Start
Mike Smith will start in goal tonight seeking his career-best 15th victory of the season.
In 11 career appearances against the Cats, Smith has a 3-4-3 record with a 3.28 GAA and .890 SV%.
Goalie Start
Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes, one game after tying his career high for wins in a season (14) vs. on Thursday.
In 10 career starts against the Rangers, Smith has a 4-5-1 record with a 2.89 GAA, .899 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
"He's happy to be back and it's something he's gonna have to work through."
In three career starts against the Oilers, Smith has a 1-1-0 record with a 3.41 GAA and .880 SV%.
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.
Goalie Start
Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes.
Smith is 5-0-1 with a 2.00 goals-against average in six career starts against Anaheim, including two wins this season. [PhoenixCoyotes.com]
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.
Goalie Start
Mike Smith, who struggled in a 5-2 loss at Detroit on Thursday night, will be back in goal for the Coyotes as they play the second of just six December home games.
In six career appearances against the Wild , Smith has a 2-3-1 record with a 1.58 GAA, .934 SV% and two shutouts.
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.
Call up / Send down
Rookie F Brad Malone has been called up from Lake Erie and will join the Avalanche on Friday in Edmonton.
Malone was a late cut from training camp and figures to make an impact at the NHL level. In his first AHL season, the former University of North Dakota standout scored four goals and 13 points.
Goalie Start
Mike Smith will be back in goal for the Coyotes after taking off Tuesday night’s game at Nashville, which Phoenix won, 3-2, behind 30 saves by backup goalie Jason LaBarbera.
Smith will be seeking his 14th win of the season and the second of his career vs. the Red Wings in his fifth try. -PhoenixCoyotes.com
Evander Kane has 14 goals through the #WinnipegJets first 26 games. That puts him on pace for 44 this season #NHL
If Kane is available in your fantasy hockey league, add him. He is a goal scoring machine at this point.
Nugent-Hopkins is not skating today; it's a maintenance day for #93.
The current 1st overall pick wanted to get onto the ice today but was held off for precautionary measures. By all accounts it sounds like he wont miss any playing time.
Goalie Start
Mike Smith, whom Head Coach Dave Tippett pulled from the team’s 4-2 loss to Philadelphia on Saturday after one period, will be back in goal tonight.
In three career appearances against the Blachawks, Smith holds a 2-1-0 record with a 1.21 GAA, .953 SV% and one shutout.