Justin Schultz D FA Sat 12/16/23 9:49 PM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Kings, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz will be out of the lineup for a fourth straight contest. Ryker Evans has racked up three assists since joining the Kraken from AHL Coachella Valley, so there's no guarantee Schultz will be an everyday player even once he's cleared to return.
Justin Schultz D FA Thu 12/14/23 9:40 PM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz (upper body) will not play Thursday versus the Blackhawks, per Sound of Hockey.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz will miss his third straight game with the injury. The 33-year-old's absence has been covered by Ryker Evans, who earned his first NHL point, an assist, in Tuesday's game against the Panthers. Schultz's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Kings.
Justin Schultz D FA Tue 12/12/23 3:25 PM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with Florida, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz will be out of action for his second consecutive contest due to his upper-body issue. The veteran blueliner is currently mired in a 14-game goal drought during which he has put just 21 shots on net while earning three helpers. Youngster Ryker Evans figures to remain in the third pairing with Brian Dumoulin as long as Schultz is unavailable.
Justin Schultz D FA Sun 12/10/23 8:37 PM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz (upper body) will not suit up Sunday against Minnesota, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz was injured Saturday against Tampa Bay and will miss at least one game as a result. The veteran blueliner has nine points in 27 games this season and just one over his last six contests. Seattle's next game will be Tuesday against the Panthers.
Justin Schultz D FA Sun 12/10/23 12:10 AM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Lightning, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz logged just 8:11 of ice time in the contest, going minus-1 with one blocked shot. The 33-year-old's playing time was already in a precarious spot with the call-up of Ryker Evans earlier in the week. Schultz was scratched Thursday, and now an injury could see him out longer. If Schultz is out Sunday versus the Wild, Brian Dumoulin will likely return to the lineup after being scratched versus the Lightning.
Justin Schultz D FA Fri 12/1/23 3:20 AM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz has racked up three assists over his last six games. The defenseman is up to nine points, 34 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 24 appearances. He remains in a third-pairing role at even strength, though his power-play usage offers Schultz a path to fantasy rosters in deeper formats.
Justin Schultz D FA Thu 11/23/23 1:48 AM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz dished a power-play assist, fired three shots on goal and added two PIM in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz's offense is starting to bounce back -- he has two helpers in his last three games after a five-game drought. The 33-year-old blueliner is up to eight points, 27 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 21 contests overall. His role on the third pairing limits his ice time, though he's also on the second power-play unit, where he's earned three of his six assists this season.
Justin Schultz D FA Sun 11/19/23 1:49 AM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz was warm at the start of November, but his assist Saturday snapped a five-game point drought. The defenseman helped out on Jordan Eberle's second-period marker. Through 19 appearances, Schultz has two goals, five assists, 23 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating this season. He remains on the third pairing at even strength while also seeing steady power-play time.
Justin Schultz D FA Wed 11/8/23 3:09 AM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz has a goal and four assists during his four-game point streak. His tally Tuesday was a quick response to Barrett Hayton's go-ahead marker in the second period. Schultz is at six points, 19 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 13 outings this season.
Justin Schultz D FA Sun 11/5/23 1:52 AM
Justin Schultz
D FA
Schultz notched a power-play assist, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Schultz set up an Oliver Bjorkstrand goal in the first period. This was Schultz's fourth helper over the last three contests. The 33-year-old defenseman is finally finding his groove after a rough start to the season, and his improvement has coincided with a better stretch for the Kraken overall. He's at five points, 18 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 12 games.