Recalled/Assigned: Brady Skjei!

[FLYLine27*]

they need skjei and Mcilrath to push these vets into playing better or emerge themselves. can't move Staal or Girardi as you know. The coach and GM gotta figure this out.

But you don't like MciBust?

 

[Edge]

Is he ready? Can he take it and run?

I'd be surprised if this is where he makes the leap, but it should give a pretty good indication of where he's at and allow for adjustments in the season's second half.

 

[ecemleafs]

So they take the C away from mcdonagh? Or we trade him? I don't c a way that mcdonagh isn't our captain until he's 35-7

Anyone know if skjei still uses that white CCM stick? Or was that just for the draft pictures? More white sticks = more wins

skjei will be captain in 2028.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

So I've been seeing you guys mention this kid for months and months, what's the feeling about what he's going to be? Elite PMD? Minute eating two-way? The whole package?

 

[Raspewtin]

So I've been seeing you guys mention this kid for months and months, what's the feeling about what he's going to be? Elite PMD? Minute eating two-way? The whole package?

Very solid puck moving #3, possible top pair. A new age NHL defensive defenseman. Think Jeff Petry or Andrej Sekera.

It's not exciting or anything but he's

1) One of only two sure fire NHL'ers in our pool

2) Something we really really need.

 

[FLYLine27*]

So I've been seeing you guys mention this kid for months and months, what's the feeling about what he's going to be? Elite PMD? Minute eating two-way? The whole package?

2 way, excellent skater, can throw the body around a bit. Potential is there to be a top pair defenseman.


Similar style to McD.

 

[True Blue]

“@NYP_Brooksie: Rangers will have Brady Skjei in v Edm...McDonagh moves to right w/Staal...Yandle/Skjei on left, McIlrath/Boyle on right. At start, at leastâ€

Not loving breaking up Yandle and Mclrath. But I guess that having Skjei covering up for Boyle may not be optimal.

 

[Raspewtin]

Not loving breaking up Yandle and Mclrath. But I guess that having Skjei covering up for Boyle may not be optimal.

Didn't say anything about breaking up Yandle and McIlrath.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

Showcasing him for Edmonton?

 

[Hockey Gamer]

Archetypically speaking, is Skjei like McDonagh

 

[Ail]

So I've been seeing you guys mention this kid for months and months, what's the feeling about what he's going to be? Elite PMD? Minute eating two-way? The whole package?

Right now I think his strongest quality is that he is not Dan Girardi.

 

[silverfish]

Does he McDonagh this call up and never look back? Can he force management's hand?

Doubtful, but I'm hopeful. Think there's a safe bet regardless of how he plays, he goes back to HFD to finish the year/until another injury... and that's not a bad thing, and doesn't mean he is a bust, before HFNYR freaks out otherwise

 

[MacTruck27]

i wonder if he'll be wearing 76 again tonight. i kinda like that

 

[Mac n Gs]

Does he McDonagh this call up and never look back? Can he force management's hand?

Doubtful, but I'm hopeful. Think there's a safe bet regardless of how he plays, he goes back to HFD to finish the year/until another injury... and that's not a bad thing, and doesn't mean he is a bust, before HFNYR freaks out otherwise

The verb you're looking for is "Rozsival'd"

I'm tempering my expectations for him tonight because I'm expecting him to be a little timid and not try to do much (which necessarily isn't a bad thing). I am pretty excited to see how a slightly altered defense looks though

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

I think he'll play well tonight. As long as he doesn't wear #4. If he does just trade him now before he busts

 

[Don Jaroodi*]

Does he McDonagh this call up and never look back? Can he force management's hand?

Doubtful, but I'm hopeful. Think there's a safe bet regardless of how he plays, he goes back to HFD to finish the year/until another injury... and that's not a bad thing, and doesn't mean he is a bust, before HFNYR freaks out otherwise

Why not just put Girardi in press box until (maybe) playoffs. His body could use a long rest to recover. Or just never play him again... one of those.

Or just keep him in press box until he waives his NMC.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Very solid puck moving #3, possible top pair. A new age NHL defensive defenseman. Think Jeff Petry or Andrej Sekera.

It's not exciting or anything but he's

1) One of only two sure fire NHL'ers in our pool

2) Something we really really need.

Think he's more scandella than those 2. Neither Petry or Sekera are what I'd consider defense first guys.

Hope he plays well enough to make management start to think about finding a new destination for Staal.

 

[RangerBoy]

Skjei should get the opportunity to play in Minnesota on Thursday. Klein skated in a non contact sweater again today.

 

[Edge]

So I've been seeing you guys mention this kid for months and months, what's the feeling about what he's going to be? Elite PMD? Minute eating two-way? The whole package?

Very good skater, very good athlete - allows him to be a very mobile defenseman. Not sure he's going to be a big point getter, but he has the ability to chip in some points.

As he gets stronger and more experienced, his skating/size combination has a chance to make him a very important component of a defense.

To this point, he's traditionally projected as a second pair defenseman. With that said, he's exactly the type of player who could be a better pro than amateur.

 

[Mikos87]

Very good skater, very good athlete - allows him to be a very mobile defenseman. Not sure he's going to be a big point getter, but he has the ability to chip in some points.

As he gets stronger and more experienced, his skating/size combination has a chance to make him a very important component of a defense.

To this point, he's traditionally projected as a second pair defenseman. With that said, he's exactly the type of player who could be a better pro than amateur.

Yeah he can really skate, and he's smart. In the USNDP he was Seth Jones' safety net, covering for him and moving the puck out swiftly.

He has been solid in HFD, last year he came in late was nervous initially, and then catapulted into a top 4 role getting heavy minutes but they pared that back in the playoffs.

I think it's a good thing they're giving him a look, he has all the physical tools to be a Nathan Bealieau.

To me he's a lankier version of Bret Hedican when it's all said and done, and that's a guy you can win with.

 

[Mikos87]

Today is the day when a Rangers first round pick makes his debut
That won't happen in a long time so let's enjoy.

LOL for another 6 years perhaps barring trade.... no 2016 pick. Maybe one in 2017.. unlikely to step in right away.

Who know what the future holds, but the last time it happened it was with McIlrath in late 2013 I believe.

 

[57special]

Watched him a lot in College. Very good puck moving skills, decent or better than decent defensively. Good size/strength. Considered to have much better tools than his Gophers team mate, Nate Schmidt, who is doing well with the Caps.

 

[Inferno]

they need skjei and Mcilrath McIlbust to push these vets into playing better or emerge themselves. can't move Staal or Girardi as you know. The coach and GM gotta figure this out.

Fixed your typo for you.

 

[Edge]

Yeah he can really skate, and he's smart. In the USNDP he was Seth Jones' safety net, covering for him and moving the puck out swiftly.

He has been solid in HFD, last year he came in late was nervous initially, and then catapulted into a top 4 role getting heavy minutes but they pared that back in the playoffs.

I think it's a good thing they're giving him a look, he has all the physical tools to be a Nathan Bealieau.

To me he's a lankier version of Bret Hedican when it's all said and done, and that's a guy you can win with.

The Hedican comparison dates back to 2012 and I've always felt it was pretty accurate - though I think Skjei has a chance to be even bigger and stronger. I think he fills out to about 6'3, 220.

 

[Mikos87]

The Hedican comparison dates back to 2012 and I've always felt it was pretty accurate - though I think Skjei has a chance to be even bigger and stronger. I think he fills out to about 6'3, 220.

Yeah I've been saying it for a while too. For the youngins on here, a more modern day comparison is Johnny Oduya with a Lucic like hunched skating stance with the puck.