When a concussion sustained in the preseason caused Jeff Skinner to miss only the first four games of the 2014-15 season, the Carolina Hurricanes were relieved at the speed with which the star forward was able to return to action.
After all, the injury was Skinner's third concussion in three years, a recurring pattern that has led to growing concern about the 22-year-old's future. It seemed back in October that Skinner and the 'Canes had gotten lucky.
But perhaps it was one concussion too many.
An absolutely horrendous season for No. 53 hit a new low on Tuesday night when he played just 11 minutes and 45 seconds, the lowest total of any 'Canes skater, in an overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The game extended his pointless streak to eight consecutive appearances.
Every aspect of Skinner's once-prolific offensive production has fallen apart in 2014-15, from scoring to assisting to even producing opportunities.
The former Calder Trophy winner has just 10 goals (including zero on the power play) and 19 points in 45 games, a sharp contrast to his stat line of 33 goals and 21 assists in 71 ...
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Jeff Skinner’s Awful 2014-15 Season of Concern to Carolina Hurricanes
February 4th, 2015 by Mark Jones Leave a reply »
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