Getty Images PHT’s Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what’s happening and what we’ll be talking about around the NHL world and beyond.
Thomas Vanek‘s return to action last night was more than worthwhile for the Sabres. (Buffalo News)
Drew Doughty is loving life under Darryl Sutter. (Globe And Mail)
Patrik Berglund is starting to feel comfortable in his own skin again in St. Louis. (Post-Dispatch)
New Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi is working hard to make the team more appealing to more people. (Fort Worth Star Telegram)
Jeff Petry a top four defenseman in Edmonton? The Oilers think he’ll be one. (Edmonton Sun)
Former Boston University star and Predators forward Colin Wilson loves going back to Boston to soak in old glories. (Tennessean)
Teemu Selanne was happy to give kudos to fellow Finn Valtteri Filppula. (Detroit Free Press)
Byron Bitz is becoming popular rather quickly in Vancouver. (Globe And Mail)
Kyle Clifford would like to be more than a fighter for the L.A. Kings. (L.A. Times)
Nordiques Nation is making another visit but to… Ottawa? Move the Senators! (Ottawa Sun)
Tim Connolly isn’t having a season to remember. (Toronto Sun)
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A sign of things to come?
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There’s a little bit more to this game-winning goal, though.
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Devils coach: “I don’t believe we deserved to win that game”
May 31, 2012, 12:15 AM EDT
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Some New Jersey players called it the team’s worst performance of 2012 playoffs.
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Kopitar on beating Brodeur for game-winner: “World class goaltender, but I think I got the best of it tonight”
May 31, 2012, 12:13 AM EDT
He became the first King to score a Stanley Cup finals OT goal in the process.
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The vast majority of Game 1 winners have gone on to hoist the Stanley Cup.
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What they’re saying about Game 1 of the 2012 Stanley Cup finals
May 30, 2012, 11:49 PM EDT
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Even Tommy Lasorda shared his thoughts.
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Video: Parise gloves in go-ahead goal, officials wave it off
May 30, 2012, 11:49 PM EDT
The Devils had a key third-period lead…and then they didn’t.
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Discuss: Kings road dominance continues, beat Devils 2-1 in OT
May 30, 2012, 11:24 PM EDT
Anze Kopitar wins it midway through the first extra session.
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Win or lose, we’ll probably see him playing with New Jersey in 2012-13.
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NHL commish supports Isles owner Charles Wang’s efforts.
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Blue Jackets on No. 2 pick: “We’re doing everything in our power to get it right”
May 30, 2012, 9:45 PM EDT
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They might just be drafting the new face of their franchise,after all.
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Check out the five minute interview with the NHL commissioner.
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PHT Live Chat — Stanley Cup finals Game 1: Los Angeles at New Jersey
May 30, 2012, 9:13 PM EDT
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Chat with PHT’s Mike Halford and Jason Brough throughout the game.
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A fun video feature from NBC’s experts.
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“It’s the right way to play.”
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The goal is for Hossa to be back by training camp.
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Despite reports to the contrary, the deadline is not July 1 to refinance or settle their debt.
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Bettman: “I don’t understand all the speculation and the degree of negativity.”
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It’s about time, says everyone.
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The legendary blueliner is reportedly retiring on Thursday. Here’s a look at some of his most unique accomplishments…
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