BRADY SKJEI NEWS

Primary assist in loss Skjei notched an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 4-3 double-overtime loss to New York.

Impact Skjei assisted on Dmitry Orlov's late first-period tally to give Carolina a 2-1 lead heading into the second frame. As Orlov skated towards the front of the net from the corner, Skjei floated a shot from the point that was redirected past the Rangers' netminder. The former Ranger ultimately took a penalty in OT that New York ended up converting to win the game. Look for Skjei to rebound with a strong effort in game three on Thursday.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes avoid major injury for DeAngelo and close in on getting Pesce back for Rangers series

The Carolina Hurricanes have avoided a major injury concern for defenseman Tony DeAngelo while veteran blue-liner Brett Pesce is nearing a return from a lower-body injury

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns two assists in win Skjei recorded two assists in a 6-3 victory over the Islanders in Game 5 on Tuesday.

Impact While Skjei remains goalless in his last 11 outings, the blueliner has tallied an impressive 10 helpers over that stretch, including three with the man advantage. With injuries pilling up among the Canes' defensemen, the 30-year-old Skjei could see an uptick in both even strength and power-play minutes heading into the next round of the playoffs.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pesce's injury could mean a larger role for DeAngelo in the playoffs for the Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo could be set for a larger role given an injury to fellow blue-liner Brett Pesce

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dishes pair of assists Skjei registered two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Islanders in Game 1.

Impact Skjei helped out on the first two Hurricanes goals in the contest, including Evgeny Kuznetsov's opening tally on the power play. Skjei was on a five-game assist streak to end the regular season, though he was rested for the final two contests. The 30-year-old had a career-high 47 points with 90 blocked shots and 185 shots on net over 80 appearances this year, so he could offer some all-around fantasy value from the blue line in playoff competitions.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to lineup Skjei (rest) was back at practice Thursday after getting Tuesday's game versus Columbus off, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Skjei missed the last two games of the regular season, as coach Rod Brind'Amour gave him some time off in order to be healthy and ready for the playoff matchup versus the Islanders. Skjei had a five-game point streak at the end of the season, ending the 2023-24 campaign with 13 goals and a career high 47 points. He will be paired alongside Brett Pesce entering the postseason.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing after all Skjei (rest) will be out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Skjei was in line to rejoin the lineup, but he'll instead get another game off heading into the postseason. The 30-year-old defenseman ends the regular season at a career-high 47 points with 185 shots on net, 90 blocked shots, 69 hits and a plus-15 rating over 80 appearances. Skjei should be good for a top-four role in the playoffs.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Skjei (rest) will be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Skjei will play on the top pairing with Brent Burns after sitting out Sunday's 4-2 win over Chicago for roster management purposes. The 30-year-old Skjei has 13 goals, 47 points, 185 shots on net and 90 blocked shots in 80 contests this campaign.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Skjei will not play Sunday against Chicago, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact As things stand, it sounds like Skjei is simply getting a rest day after suiting up for Carolina's first 80 games. The veteran blueliner has racked up 13 goals with a career-high 47 points this season. He should be back in the lineup for Tuesday's season finale against Columbus.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Extends assist streak Skjei recorded an assist and six shots on goal in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Skjei has an assist in five straight games as he puts the finishing touches on a career-best campaign. The 30-year-old defenseman has played in all 80 games with just two more to go in the regular season, adding 13 goals and 34 assists to complement 69 hits and 90 blocked shots. Heading into the 2023-24 campaign, Skjei had never cleared seven points on the power play in a given season, but he's stepped up on special teams, adding a goal and 11 helpers on the man advantage and dropping four more points shorthanded. Still on the Rangers' books from the six-year deal he signed in 2018, Skjei could hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent this summer.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Career season continues Skjei scored a goal for the third time in his last four games in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Skjei has been on a pretty remarkable run lately, with six points in his last six games (3G, 3A), giving him a career-high 42 points (13G, 29A) with eight games remaining. Skjei has been a terrific source of secondary scoring from the Canes' blue line this season, which has earned him a spot on the second power-play unit where he's averaging almost a minute of ice time per game. Seven of Skjei's 42 points have come with the man advantage this season (4G, 3A), which boosts his fantasy value even further. Enjoy the ride.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Distributes two helpers Skjei provided two assists -- including a power-play helper -- in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact Skjei led all skaters with 21:10 of ice time, added a hit, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating to go along with his two assists. This was his second game in a row with at least one assist but he had not provided a point for four games prior to that. With 39 points in 69 games, Skjei may be a good option for fantasy teams that need a well-rounded defenseman who contributes points without sacrificing other categories.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp twice in win Skjei scored two goals in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

Impact The 29-year-old blueliner reached double-digit goals for the second straight campaign in impressive fashion, getting pucks past Sam Montembeault in the first and third periods with some slick moves. Skjei is on a roll, collecting three goals and seven points over the last 10 games, and on the season he's racked up 10 goals and 35 points through 62 contests. He needs just five more points to record his first career 40-point season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Skjei scores twice, Andersen returns to Hurricanes' net in 4-1 win over Canadiens Brady Skjei scored two goals, Frederik Andersen made 24 saves after a four-month absence and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canad...

MARCH 8 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Two points including GWG Skjei scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-2 victory over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Both points came in the second period as the Hurricanes blew open what had been a scoreless game after the first frame. Skjei is closing in on a career-best season with 33 points (eight goals, 25 assists) through 60 contests -- his previous best was 39 points, a mark he reached in both 2016-17 and 2021-22.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Offers shorthanded helper Skjei provided a shorthanded assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Skjei continues to chip in solid supporting offense with five helpers over his last nine outings. The 29-year-old blueliner helped out on a Seth Jarvis tally in the third period. Skjei is up to 30 points (seven on the power play, three shorthanded) with 114 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 47 hits and a plus-2 rating through 54 outings overall. He should continue to see top-four minutes and playing time in all situations.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Friday Skjei recorded an assist and two PIM in Friday's 5-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Skjei set up Jordan Martinook's tally 16 seconds into the game. This was Skjei's fourth assist over his last eight contests. The 29-year-old blueliner is in the midst of another steady but not stunning season. He's up to 29 points, 113 shots on net, 46 hits, 58 blocked shots, 24 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 53 appearances.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Three helpers in Tuesday's win Skjei picked up three assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact The three points were a season high for the veteran blueliner. Skjei is surging along with the Hurricanes, collecting two goals and nine points over the last 12 games, and while he likely won't match the career-high 18 goals he scored last season, the 29-year-old is on track to record his first career 50-point campaign in 2023-24.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort against Vegas Skjei scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assists in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact He potted Carolina's final tally of the night, grabbing a turnover in the Vegas zone and snapping the puck past Logan Thompson early in the third period. Skjei hasn't found his way onto the scoresheet in consecutive games since mid-November, but the blueliner's stayed reasonably productive with four goals and eight points in the last 15 games.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Ottawa Skjei picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Senators.

Impact He also added four shots on net, two PIM, a blocked shot and a plus-1 rating to his ledger. Skjei has had a couple hot streaks already this season and it looks like he's beginning another one with three points in the last two contests. On the season, the veteran blueliner has collected five goals and 18 points in 28 games, putting him well on pace to reach the 40-point plateau, if not higher, for the first time in his career.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts away power-play goal Skjei scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Skjei's tally late in the second period cut the Hurricanes' deficit to 3-2. The 29-year-old defenseman has scored three times over his last eight games, giving him five goals and 16 points on the season. He's added 55 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 27 appearances. Skjei netted 18 goals with 20 helpers over 81 contests last season, so it's not too unusual to see him scoring at a high rate for a defenseman.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets equalizer in comeback win Skjei scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Skjei's tally with 3:09 left in the third period tied the game at 2-2. The defenseman has somewhat quietly maintained a solid level of performance with two goals and five assists over his last nine outings. Overall, the 29-year-old has 14 points, 38 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 20 contests in a top-four role.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Tuesday Skjei scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Sabres.

Impact The blueliner gave Carolina a 2-1 lead in the third period, then after Buffalo had tied it back up, Skjei helped set up Martin Necas for the game-winner. Skjei is off to a flying start to the season despite a lack of power-play time, and through 13 games he's piled up two goals and 10 points along with a plus-7 rating.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes OT helper Saturday Skjei assisted on the game-winning goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win against the Islanders.

Impact Skjei has cooled off considerably since his red-hot start back in October when he recorded six points in his first five games (1G, 5A), but his latest helper gives him a respectable eight points in 12 games. He continues to skate mainly on the Canes' second defensive pairing, averaging a healthy 20:57 in ice time per game. This gives him decent fantasy value in most standard formats.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps rolling in win Skjei notched two assists, four shots on goal, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Skjei has been fantastic to start the season, racking up a goal and five helpers over four games. He helped out on tallies by Stefan Noesen and Martin Necas during the Hurricanes' third-period rally in this contest. Skjei has also provided eight blocked shots, nine shots on net and a plus-6 rating this season while remaining a fixture on the second pairing.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE