Since the beginning of the season, Jeff Skinner has been a hot topic for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Skinner’s underwhelming performance so far this season has been disappointing to say the least, and as this team enters a new month and a potentially season-deciding string of home games, the Hurricanes must play their most talented offensive player more.
Jeff Skinner is averaging 15:51 of ice time per game this season, which is on track for the lowest of his NHL career.
Carolina Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters has said in the past that giving Skinner appropriate ice time is necessary for his success, and giving him fewer minutes than Nathan Gerbe and Elias Lindholm isn’t appropriate.