Speculation: Hurricanes to sign Skyler Brind’Amour

[tarheelhockey]

I somewhat disagree. I think nepotism plays a role in this, but why are people acting like his points matter so much. There are so many players that are absolutely useless in the NHL like enforcers who offer absolutely nothing. Also, if he made the team he would most likely be the 4th line C which would be a defensive/checking line.

Skylar Brind’Amour faceoff percentage at Quinnipiac:

Freshman: 57.5
Sophomore: 53.5
Junior: 58.8
Senior: 57

If they can get that production in the NHL and he develops into a shutdown C he can 100% remain in the NHL.

He’s 25 years old and a not-particularly-good minor league 4C. There’s no particular reason to believe any of his skills would translate successfully to the NHL.

 

[newsportsfan123]

He’s 25 years old and a not-particularly-good minor league 4C. There’s no particular reason to believe any of his skills would translate successfully to the NHL.

You haven’t watched a single one of his AHL games, but neither have I. I just think it’s crazy to say he has no chance because you have people like Ryan Reaves and Matt Rempe in the NHL. Enforcer or not they are still rostered. Doesnt really change the fact that he is good at faceoffs

 

[tarheelhockey]

You haven’t watched a single one of his AHL games, but neither have I. I just think it’s crazy to say he has no chance because you have people like Ryan Reaves and Matt Rempe in the NHL. Enforcer or not they are still rostered. Doesnt really change the fact that he is good at faceoffs

Reaves AHL rookie, age 22: 57gp, 8-9-17
Rempe AHL rookie, age 21: 47gp, 8-4-12
Skyler Brind’Amour AHL rookie, age 24: 54gp, 3-5-8


This guy is a worse prospect as a skilled hockey player than either Reaves or Rempe. It would make no sense to give him a PTO solely because he edged out Desi Burgart for the title of “best faceoff guy at Quinnipac”. Let alone all this stuff about buying out his contract so he can slide into the Wolves org and be under the eye of Canes management. It’s a nepotism move, simple as.