Justin Schultz D FA Tue 2/13/24 6:55 PM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz (personal) will be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Islanders, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz sat out a second game despite rejoining the Kraken at Monday's morning skate. With Brian Dumoulin (lower body) out, Schultz will get back into action Tuesday, skating on the third pairing. It's unclear if Schultz will see much power-play time given Ryker Evans' presence in the lineup.
Justin Schultz D FA Mon 2/12/24 6:45 PM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz (personal) will not play Monday against the Devils, per the NHL's media site.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz was at Monday's morning skate but is not yet ready to get back in the lineup. He'll miss a second straight game and Ryker Evans will remain in the lineup. Schultz's next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Islanders.
Justin Schultz D FA Mon 2/12/24 11:57 AM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz (personal) took part in Monday's morning skate, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports, indicating he will be available to return against New Jersey.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz didn't play in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Philadelphia for personal reasons. With the 33-year-old defender likely to return Monday, Ryker Evans could be a healthy scratch. Schultz has registered four goals, 16 points, 65 shots on net and 42 blocked shots across 42 appearances this season.
Justin Schultz D FA Sat 2/10/24 11:33 AM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz will miss Saturday's tilt in Philadelphia for personal reasons, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Dave Hakstol is hopeful that Schultz will be back with the Kraken shortly. Schultz has four goals and 16 points in 42 games this season. He will be replaced by Ryker Evans on the second power-play unit and on the blue line.
Justin Schultz D FA Thu 1/25/24 1:33 PM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz notched two assists, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz found success in initiating plays that led to two of the three goals scored by the Kraken's top line. The five blocks were also a season high for Schultz, who often doesn't contribute much in that defensive category. The blueliner has a goal and five assists over his last seven games, giving him 16 points with 59 shots on net, 42 blocks, 22 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 39 contests.
Justin Schultz D FA Wed 1/17/24 12:47 PM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz has stepped up lately with a goal and three assists over his last four games. He remains on the third pairing even with Vince Dunn (undisclosed) unavailable. Schultz's power-play role gives him a slight boost in value -- he's earned five of his 14 points this season with the man advantage. The defenseman has added 56 shots on net, 36 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 36 outings.
Justin Schultz D FA Sun 1/14/24 1:59 AM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz notched two assists and three blocked shots in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
One of Schultz's helpers came on the power play. This was his second multi-point effort of the campaign. The defenseman has four goals, nine assists, 54 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 34 appearances this season, playing mainly on the third pairing. Four of his helpers have come with the man advantage.
Justin Schultz D FA Fri 1/12/24 2:52 AM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz scored a goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz has two goals on 11 shots over his last five contests. His tally late in the second period Thursday stretched the Kraken's lead to 3-1. The defenseman is up to four goals, 11 points, 53 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 33 appearances. He could be at risk of losing playing time during the road trip if head coach Dave Hakstol wants to get Ryker Evans into the lineup.
Justin Schultz D FA Sat 12/30/23 1:43 AM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz scored the game-winning goal in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz redirected a pass from Oliver Bjorkstrand under Carter Hart's left pad for the tally 2:35 into the extra session. The goal end a four-game point drought for Schultz, who also missed time with an upper-body injury in that span. He's also been an occasional healthy scratch lately with the Kraken trying to work in rookie blueliner Ryker Evans. Schultz has three goals, 10 points, 44 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 29 contests overall. He'll likely continue to play on the third pairing when in the lineup.
Justin Schultz D FA Wed 12/20/23 10:13 PM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Kings, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz missed five games with the injury. He'll bump rookie Ryker Evans out of the lineup in Wednesday's contest, and Schultz will also likely see power-play duties in addition to his even-strength role on the third pairing.