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Blues grab Canadian center Robby Fabbri with No. 21 pick in NHL Draft
ST. LOUIS -- The Blues weren't able to trade for a center on Friday, but they were able to select one with their first-round pick at the NHL Draft in Philadelphia.
The Blues tabbed high-scoring 18-year-old Robby Fabbri with their first-round pick, No. 21 overall, on Friday night.
A 5-foot-10, 170-pounder from Missisauga, Ontario, Fabbri had 45 goals and 42 assists for 87 points...
Via Fox Sports Midwest
26 days ago
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Jeff Skinner gives Taylor Swift an autographed jersey
Carolina Hurricanes young star Jeff Skinner had a brush with greatness recently when he not only was able to present country pop megastar Taylor Swift with a replica of his very own team jersey that he had autographed, but also was afforded the opportunity to pose alongside the attractive young lady. The photo, perhaps snapped […]The post Carolina Hurricanes star Jeff Skinner gives...
Via Sportress of Blogitude
September 17, 2013
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Why Jeff Skinner is due for a great season
A hot topic for Carolina fans this off-season has been Jeff Skinner and what the team should do with him. After an amazing rookie season, it seems like there have been nothing but questions surrounding him. What happens if he gets injured again? Is he a center or a winger? Can he develop chemistry with Jordan Staal? Will he ever re-capture the magic of his rookie season? Is he too...
Via Shutdown Line
August 09, 2013
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Jeff Skinner is actually improving?
Rookie seasons like the one Jeff Skinner had come around once every so often. As an 18 year old, he had a 31-goal season, recorded 61 points and produced at an astounding rate of 2.49 points per 60 minutes during 5-on-5 play. A rookie putting up those kind of numbers is rare and it's unheard of for an 18-year old to have that kind of year. Having a rookie season like this will...
Via Shutdown Line
April 25, 2013
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GIF: Jeff Skinner's spectacular dive against Pittsburgh
There are dives and then there's whatever Jeff Skinner was trying to accomplish above. With seemingly no contact on his legs, Skinner's feet propelled out from under him, sending him sprawling to the ice. Upon further review, it's unclear what he was actually doing. At first it looks like his stick might have caught the Penguin skating by, causing Skinner to lose his...
Via Puck Drunk Love
March 01, 2013
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Skinner, 'Canes agree on 6-year extension
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Jeff Skinner to a six-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through 2018-19.
The team announced the deal Wednesday.
Skinner - who won the Calder Trophy in 2011 as the NHL's rookie of the year - will make $4.35 million in 2013-14 and $6 million each of the five seasons after that. His entry contract that pays him...
Via AP on Fox
August 08, 2012
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'Canes' Skinner 'real close' to return
Carolina Hurricanes star Jeff Skinner says he's ''getting real close'' to returning from a concussion that has kept him out for 15 games.
Coach Kirk Muller said after Friday's practice that it's possible the NHL rookie of the year could be in the lineup Saturday night against Boston, but ''I'm not going to put him in unless I get that gut...
Via AP on Fox
January 13, 2012
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Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner returns to practice
Jeff Skinner has returned to practice with the Carolina Hurricanes in the latest step in his recovery from a concussion.
Last year's NHL rookie of the year skated Monday with the Hurricanes for the first time since the injury. The forward wore a yellow jersey that meant no contact.
He says there remains no timetable for returning to games but that ''we're just trying...
Via Fox Sports
January 02, 2012
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'Canes Insider: Taking it slow with Skinner's return
The concussion suffered by left wing Jeff Skinner earlier this month is reason for concern in the organization.
Skinner is a young second-year forward who has been savvy at avoiding big hits, for the most part. He gained Rookie of the Year honors for 2010-11 after playing in every game.
He won't be rushed back to the lineup, though information on Skinner's absence has been...
Via Fox Sports Carolinas
December 29, 2011
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Video- Could This Be The Cause Of Jeff Skinner’s Illness?
Skinner missed Friday’s game due to flu-like symptoms and has returned to Carolina for further evaluation while the Canes are in Toronto for their next game on Tuesday.
Maybe this has something to do with his illness: Last Wednesday, late against Edmonton…
Via Kukla's Korner
December 11, 2011
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