Brady Skjei - NHL News & Rumors

Snaps nine-game point drought Skjei had a goal and assist in a 5-4 overtime loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Impact He had gone nine games without a point and 24 without a goal. Skjei has 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 33 games, so it's unlikely he gets back to his career mark of 47 points set last season. The gaps in Skjei's offense are simply too far apart to offer managers any value.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Frustration is mounting for the Predators, who are off to their worst start and last in the NHL

The Nashville Predators are last in the NHL and off to their worst start in franchise history a month into the season

NOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ovechkin scores his 861st career goal as the Capitals hand the struggling Predators another loss

Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career and help the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 3-2

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets up overtime tally Skjei produced an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Skjei extended his point streak to three games when he fed Jonathan Marchessault for the game-winning goal in overtime. The 30-year-old Skjei has two goals and two assists over eight contests this season. The defenseman has added 26 shots on net, nine blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating. While he's been listed as a third-pairing defenseman, Skjei functions as the No. 2 blueliner behind Roman Josi in Nashville.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores go-ahead goal Skjei scored a power-play goal on three shots, added two PIM and blocked two shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Skjei has a goal and an assist over his last two games. The 30-year-old defenseman had some struggles on defense before making up for those lapses with the game-winning goal at 13:07 of the third period. He's at three points, 24 shots on net, nine blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-4 rating over seven outings this season. Skjei and Roman Josi were paired together Friday, though head coach Andrew Brunette may occasionally move Skjei back to the second pairing.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Skjei's power-play goals cap Predators' 3-2 comeback win over Blackhawks

Brady Skjei’s scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with 6:53 left in the the third period, and the Nashville Predators rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2

OCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects helper Tuesday Skjei produced an assist, four shots on goal, four PIM and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Bruins.

Impact Skjei has had a slow start to his time with Nashville, picking up a goal and an assist through six contests. The 30-year-old defenseman has maintained a top-four role and still has the second-best scoring potental among the team's blueliners, trailing only Roman Josi. Skjei has added 21 shots on net, seven blocked shots, three hits, six PIM and a minus-3 rating while averaging 21:03 of ice time.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

First goal with new club Skjei scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 7-3 defeat to Seattle.

Impact Skjei fired home a rebound late in the second period of Tuesday's loss, but it was the last marker of the game for Nashville. The left-shot defenseman added five shots, one block and a minus-1 rating in 22:51 of ice time. Skjei is coming off his most productive season in his 10-year NHL career -- he generated 47 points in 80 regular-season games with Carolina in 2023-24. As a result, Skjei was rewarded with a seven-year contract from Nashville in July. The former first-round pick is serving in a top-four capacity and seeing time on the power play.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken score 4 unanswered goals in 3rd period and send Predators to 3rd straight loss 7-3

Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jaden Schwartz, Jared McCann and Adam Larsson each had a goal and an assist to lead Seattle Kraken to a 7-3 victory over the Nashville Predators

OCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dallas Stars score 4 goals in 5 shots to take down Predators 4-3 in both teams' season opener

Dallas scored three goals on consecutive shots in the second period to hold off the Nashville Predators 4-3 in the season opener for both teams

OCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barry Trotz using lessons winning Stanley Cup as coach to guide Preds to their first as GM

Barry Trotz won a Stanley Cup as a coach and is showing no patience for rebuilding and a chance at a fuzzy, optimistic future

SEPTEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joining Predators Blue Line 'A Pretty Easy Decision' for Veteran Defenseman Brady Skjei | Nashville Predators Veteran Defenseman of 609 Career NHL Games Signed Seven-Year, $49 Million Contract with Nashville on July 1

JULY 17 • NHL.COM

Seen Stamkos? Try Nashville, Where Everyone Wants to Go to Win – Not Retire The Nashville Predators go all-in and add Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei to a playoff-caliber team in a crowded Centr...

JULY 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

Report: Busy Predators signing Steven Stamkos, Brady Skjei The Nashville Predators are signing forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei, multiple outlets reported...

JULY 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

Inks seven-year deal Skjei agreed to terms on a seven-year, $49 million contract with Nashville on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Skjei is the third big signing for the Predators on the first day of free agency, joining Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault in the Music City. Last season, the 30-year-old Skjei set new personal bests with 47 points in 12 power-play points. While Roman Josi won't be giving up his spot on the No. 1 power-play unit, Skjei could be tasked with quarterbacking the second group, which should bolster his fantasy value heading into the 2024-25 campaign.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Is parting ways with Brady Skjei the right move for the Hurricanes? NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JUNE 23 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

The Hurricanes have their deal with coach Rod Brind'Amour, yet more free-agency challenges loom

The Carolina Hurricanes locked up their most important free agent in coach Rod Brind'Amour less than week after exiting the NHL playoffs

MAY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Hurricanes stuck with their plan. It's helped them climb back into their series with the Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes have largely stuck with their plans even while falling behind in a huge hole to the New York Rangers in their second-round series in the NHL playoffs

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MAY 13 • YOUTUBE

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Frustration is mounting for the Predators, who are off to their worst start and last in the NHL

Ovechkin scores his 861st career goal as the Capitals hand the struggling Predators another loss

Skjei's power-play goals cap Predators' 3-2 comeback win over Blackhawks

Kraken score 4 unanswered goals in 3rd period and send Predators to 3rd straight loss 7-3

Dallas Stars score 4 goals in 5 shots to take down Predators 4-3 in both teams' season opener

Barry Trotz using lessons winning Stanley Cup as coach to guide Preds to their first as GM

The Hurricanes have their deal with coach Rod Brind'Amour, yet more free-agency challenges loom

The Hurricanes stuck with their plan. It's helped them climb back into their series with the Rangers