AP 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.
Hey look, Chris Pronger‘s brother Sean wrote a book. (NHL.com)
Joe Pelletier discusses Jack Walker, one of the earliest defensive forwards who created a “one-man neutral zone trap.” (Greatest Hockey Legends)
The Grand Rapids Griffins take Donald Fehr and Gary Bettman fighting quite literally in this promotion. (Puck Daddy)
Want to know how Scott Gomez is doing in a league where people (probably) don’t obsess about his NHL salary? Well, if not, there are plenty of other Montreal Canadiens overseas notes to consider, too. (Habs Eyes on the Prize)
Cory Schneider had a rather explosive press conference recently. (Vancouver Sun)
Reflecting on the career of Pete Mahovlich, whose nickname amazingly wasn’t “Pistol.” (Detroit Free Press)
Wow, Rick Tocchet really looked different in 1992-93, when he scored a career-high 109 points with the Pittsburgh Penguins. (Empty Netters)
Apparently Dan Bylsma was “destined” to become an NHL head coach. Not sure if lucky Qdoba burritos were predestined or not, though. (NHL.com)
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Mike Halford and Jason Brough tackle that question.
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He also wants to express his gratitude to the Vancouver Canucks.
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Beau Bennett and Jussi Jokinen have been inserted into the lineup.
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Two swift playoff exits sunk the Canucks’ coach.
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His career has gone downhill since being part of the Hodgson trade.
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Vancouver’s Alain Vigneault joins the fray.
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“As long as they keep winning here, that just gives me a better chance for a return with every win.”
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“Will we look at them? Absolutely.”
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Pittsburgh’s power play is just 1-for-12 in its past two games.
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Official: Canucks fire head coach Vigneault, assistants Bowness and Brown
May 22, 2013, 3:48 PM EDT
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Vancouver cleans house.
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After starring for Team USA, Ducks goalie Gibson ‘ready for the NHL right now’
May 22, 2013, 3:31 PM EDT
Decent goaltending depth in Anaheim at the moment.
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Darin Pastor wants to know why his offer to buy the Coyotes was rejected
May 22, 2013, 2:47 PM EDT
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Click to read two good reasons.
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This should make the Keith Ballard buyout easier to stomach.
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Question for commenters: What, if anything, needs to be done about the officiating?
May 22, 2013, 2:07 PM EDT
Go have your say.
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Top-ranked Russian prospect Nichushkin will play in North America next year
May 22, 2013, 1:55 PM EDT
He’s expected to be a top-5 pick at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
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Club says he suffered no injuries.
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His contract with the Coyotes is up June 30.
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Stone to make ’13 postseason debut for Sens in Game 4 vs. Pens, Conacher out
May 22, 2013, 11:10 AM EDT
Bold, but familiar move from Ottawa head coach Paul MacLean.
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Veteran defenseman spent 15 years in the league.
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Pending RFA not expected to re-sign with Jets.
