Player Discussion Brady Skjei

[FoxysExpensiveNYDigs]

Who the heck is this guy?!

I was browsing rookie point leaders and there he is at 11th as a defenceman! 24 points and a +8 to boot.

Please tell me more about this guy

He's a rookie LHD, Rangers 1st round pick in 2012. Played extremely well for us last playoffs vs. Pitt, arguably our best defenseman in that series. He's still learning the NHL but so far this year is showing more offensive prowess than most give him credit for, has had a few highlight reel assists this season. He was never a big scorer in college, more of a steady, defensive dman with fantastic speed and skating. He's definitely not great defensively at this point however I think he'll round that into form as he gains experience. Big believer in the theory that it takes most young defensemen 300-400 NHL games before they really figure out the league.

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Pronounced Brady Ska-jay

I have been saying Skee-jee.

 

[RGY]

I have been saying Skee-jee.

Lol.

I like Step's pronunciation.

 

[Revel]

I have been saying Skee-jee.

If I had the software, I'd make an avatar of Skjei playing hockey with a squeegee instead of a hockey stick.

 

[HansonBro]

So he's not projected to be some fantasy stud and just more a solid 3/4 d man?

 

[nyr2k2]

So he's not projected to be some fantasy stud and just more a solid 3/4 d man?

I think he has legit #2 potential. He also has good vision and passing and should always have a good number of assists. He doesn't have the shot to score a lot of goals. He's also a fantastic skater.

 

[HansonBro]

I think he has legit #2 potential. He also has good vision and passing and should always have a good number of assists. He doesn't have the shot to score a lot of goals. He's also a fantastic skater.

Thanks. I'll be keeping my eye on him. Was surprised to see him so high up on the rookie chart

Thanks mod for moving my thread. I checked 2 pages deep and didn't see anything

 

[Bluenote13]

Never would have thought he'd have 23 assists in his rookie year, he's been up and down defensively, but I really like his play overall for a rookie.

So far so good with this draft pick.

 

[aufheben]

I have been saying Skee-jee.

Dummy, it's SKUH-JEYE

 

[darko]

So he's not projected to be some fantasy stud and just more a solid 3/4 d man?

He can become borderline top pairing d-man. Been impressive at times this season.

 

[darko]

Dummy, it's SKUH-JEYE

It's SK-JEI

 

[egelband]

Skay-Jay. And I think he is already the rangers Number Two. He is terrific. I'm happy with the Top Four of Skjei, McDonagh, Staal, and Holden. I, for one, think the Rangers defense problem is a team thing. Not specifically a failure of the Defensemen.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

If it's pronounced in a Scandinavian way then it's more che-i

 

[RangerBoy]

Winnipeg wants a comparable LD for Trouba. If Winnipeg calls this June before the expansion draft offering Trouba straight up for Skjei,do you make the trade if you are Gorton? Skjei is no longer an unknown quantity with a cup of coffee of NHL experience like he was in the fall.

 

[Irishguy42]

Winnipeg wants a comparable LD for Trouba. If Winnipeg calls this June before the expansion draft offering Trouba straight up for Skjei,do you make the trade if you are Gorton? Skjei is no longer an unknown quantity with a cup of coffee of NHL experience like he was in the fall.

Duh and or hello?

 

[nyr2k2]

Winnipeg wants a comparable LD for Trouba. If Winnipeg calls this June before the expansion draft offering Trouba straight up for Skjei,do you make the trade if you are Gorton? Skjei is no longer an unknown quantity with a cup of coffee of NHL experience like he was in the fall.

Absolutely. I love Skijeej and think he's going to have a great career, but adding Trouba on the right solves such a major problem on the defense. I'd even throw in a Kovacs or Gropp-level prospect to make that deal happen.

 

[haohmaru]

Winnipeg wants a comparable LD for Trouba. If Winnipeg calls this June before the expansion draft offering Trouba straight up for Skjei,do you make the trade if you are Gorton? Skjei is no longer an unknown quantity with a cup of coffee of NHL experience like he was in the fall.

Yes. Even if adding a 4th or later draft pick to the deal.

 

[Raspewtin]

Winnipeg wants a comparable LD for Trouba. If Winnipeg calls this June before the expansion draft offering Trouba straight up for Skjei,do you make the trade if you are Gorton? Skjei is no longer an unknown quantity with a cup of coffee of NHL experience like he was in the fall.

Definitely.

And that's no knock on Skjei.

 

[Mac n Gs]

Definitely.

And that's no knock on Skjei.

Yeah, seriously. I'd do that deal every day and twice on Sunday.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Dummy, it's SKUH-JEYE

I heard someone pronounce it as "sketchy" hahaha

 

[broadwayblue]

Yes. Even if adding a 4th or later draft pick to the deal.

A 4th or later? lol You realize that's pretty little value, right? The way this team burns 1st and 2nd rounders you could bet it would be more than a 4th.

 

[Ghost of jas]

I thought it was pronounced 'Chase'.

 

[FLYLine27*]

I just call him Brad.

 

[TheGuarantee]

If I had the software, I'd make an avatar of Skjei playing hockey with a squeegee instead of a hockey stick.

 

[TheGuarantee]

Winnipeg wants a comparable LD for Trouba. If Winnipeg calls this June before the expansion draft offering Trouba straight up for Skjei,do you make the trade if you are Gorton? Skjei is no longer an unknown quantity with a cup of coffee of NHL experience like he was in the fall.

I'll be the minority that says no thanks. I think Skjei has the potential to be a better player.