Jeff Skinner (upper body) is ready to return - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner (upper body) will return to the Carolina Hurricanes' lineup on Saturday.

Skinner practising Saturday morning - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Although nothing is official, Jeff Skinner could return to the Hurricane lineup Saturday night against the Flyers.

Canes GM hopeful Jeff Skinner isn't concussed - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Carolina GM Jim Rutherford is still waiting for an official diagnosis of Jeff Skinner's status, but he's hopeful that the Hurricanes forward wasn't concussed.

Jeff Skinner returns home for examinations - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner has returned to Raleigh for further examination for an "upper-body injury."

Jeff Skinner won't return to Tuesday's match - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner was hit high by Ottawa's Jared Cowen in Tuesday night's game and he won't return.

Skinner slumping since concussion - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner has clearly not played up to expectations since he returned from a concussion.

Jeff Skinner will return Thursday vs. Pens - Jeff Skinner | CAR

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Jeff Skinner will return to the lineup Thursday night after missing five games with a concussion.

Skinner feeling better Saturday - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner (concussion) apparently felt much better Saturday morning.

Jeff Skinner out indefinitely with concussion - Jeff Skinner | CAR

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Jeff Skinner has been diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely.

Shuffle Up: The Unrankable Alex Ovechkin

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

The new assignment on the Shuffle Up clipboard is the forwards, the men who drive so much of the fantasy equation. We're looking at the basic Yahoo! scoring categories here (goals, assists, power-play points, shots on goal, plus-minus, penalty minutes) and we're trying to project how they'll play out from this point forward. Position flexibility and scarcity also counts a small amount; in theory, it's a tie-breaker between similar commodities.

What's happened to this point is merely an audition; this list is not intended to merely stand as a list of stat leaders. In every Shuffle Up, some will find the list too reactive while others will feel it's not reactive enough. Everyone has a different perspective, and I welcome

Muller hopes to have Skinner back by Thursday - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Carolina coach Kirk Muller is hoping that Jeff Skinner (upper body) will be able to play in Thursday's contest against Winnipeg.

Jeff Skinner out with upper-body injury - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner will not play Monday as he's dealing with an upper-body injury.

Jeff Skinner gets three assists in win Monday - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner registered three assists in Carolina's 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday night.

Jeff Skinner gets another goal in loss Monday - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner potted a goal in the Hurricanes' 5-3 loss to the Bruins Monday night.

Chad LaRose begins camp on second line - Chad LaRose | CAR

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Chad LaRose is getting the first look on a line with Jeff Skinner and Jordan Staal.

Shuffle Up: Evgeni Malkin rules the world

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

You're going to need plenty of offensive firepower to win your fake hockey league this year. Here's a list of 112 forwards to get you started.

Normal Shuffle Up rules apply. I reserve the right to tweak this list as the day goes along; bring your best debates to the comments. Win the discussion, win the rank. And it's all good if you have a lot of disagreement on the list - that's what makes the game so enjoyable. If everyone had the same general ranks, what fun is that?

Categories considered in this exercise: goals, assists, plus-minus, power-play points, shots on goal, penalty minutes. And implicit in any ranking is an eye towards playing time, durability, upside and downside. One additional

Jeff Skinner could skate alongside J. Staal - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner may be paired with Jordan Staal to start the compacted 2012-13 NHL schedule.

Jets' Julian Melchiori lean and mean - Julian Melchiori | WPG

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Jets' prospect Julian Melchiori spent the summer training with NHLers Jeff Skinner, Steven Stamkos and James Neal under the supervision of fitness guru and ex-NHLer Gary Roberts.

Jeff Skinner: Won't Report to AHL Training Camp

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Jeff Skinner: Skinner won't report to training camp with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL, the News Observer reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jeff Skinner doesn't report to AHL camp - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner didn't report to the AHL Charlotte Checkers.

Eric Staal reflects fondly on AHL experience - Eric Staal | CAR

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Eric Staal said the time he spent in the AHL during the 2004-05 lockout helped him and the Carolina Hurricanes are hoping that Justin Faulk and Jeff Skinner will benefit from the experience as well.

Jeff Skinner going to AHL during lockout - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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The Hurricanes have assigned Jeff Skinner to the AHL.

Jeff Skinner: Inks Six-Year Extension

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Jeff Skinner: Skinner signed a six-year, $34.34 million extension, the Raleigh News & Observer reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jeff Skinner inks 6-year extension with Canes - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Carolina GM Jim Rutherford announced Wednesday morning that Jeff Skinner has re-upped with the team on a six-year contract extension.

Report: Jeff Skinner set to sign 6-year deal - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner is expected to sign a six-year extension with the Hurricanes for an average annual value of $5.725 million, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.

NHL suspends Jeff Skinner for two games - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner has been suspended for two games by the National Hockey League for kicking forward Scott Nichol of the St. Louis Blues during a game Thursday night. Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/03/16/1938126/nhl-suspends-canes-jeff-skinner.html#storylink=cpy

Jeff Skinner: Suspended Two Games

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Jeff Skinner: Skinner has been suspended two games for kicking Scott Nichol on Thursday, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jeff Skinner still rebounding from concussion - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner has had some trouble regaining his form since returning from a concussion back on Jan. 15.

Jeff Skinner out with undisclosed injury - Jeff Skinner | CAR

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Jeff Skinner is out with what now is being called an undisclosed injury.