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.
Picturing the glorious, entertaining chaos that would ensue if every NHL contract became null and void because of the legal proceedings. (The Sporting News)
ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun reports that it’s possible more games will be canceled by the end of this week. Well, it is the holiday season. (LeBrun’s Twitter)
Harrison Mooney defends David Booth (and attacks having to defend him in the first place). (Vancouver Sun)
Another informative take at the upcoming legal wranglings. (The Globe & Mail)
Want more? Tyler Dellow has two new bits on the CBA talks. (Part I and II)
Move over Barack Obama and Stephen Harper: Michael Buble is weighing in on the lockout. (Josh Rimer, NHL Home Ice)
The name Bill McCreary shouldn’t just be associated with sweet mustaches and officiating. One Bill McCreary also clobbered Wayne Gretzky. (Greatest Hockey Legends)
Updated rankings for the Dallas Stars’ farm system. (Defending Big D)
More lockout-related venting. (Puck Daddy)
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One loss away from elimination.
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Dream match-up: Winterhawks, Seth Jones, advance to Memorial Cup final against Mooseheads
May 25, 2013, 1:03 AM EDT
Future of the NHL.
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Video: Penguins’ Neal scores a beauty to complete his first NHL playoff hat trick
May 25, 2013, 12:20 AM EDT
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Now, that’s a toe-drag.
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Was Friday’s loss his last NHL games?
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Penguins put on a ‘clinic’ in semifinal series win over Senators
May 24, 2013, 11:15 PM EDT
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Pittsburgh wins in five games.
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Bad blood, although this seemed unnecessary.
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Report: NHL to present Glendale with Coyotes ownership plan next week
May 24, 2013, 10:31 PM EDT
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Big developments coming out of the desert.
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Discuss: Penguins knock off the Senators in Game 5, headed to conference final
May 24, 2013, 10:27 PM EDT
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Await winner of Boston-New York.
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One-year, one-way.
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Kings’ Stoll skates for first time since Game 1 injury; has a ‘long ways to go’
May 24, 2013, 9:50 PM EDT
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L.A. can move to conference final with a win over the Sharks in Game 6.
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‘It’s because of the money’: KHL threat is real, says Blue Jackets GM
May 24, 2013, 9:19 PM EDT
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Not speaking about Bobrovsky, but in general.
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You be the judge.
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Phantom call?
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Report: Roy already kicking tires on possible Colorado assistants
May 24, 2013, 8:00 PM EDT
Including one of his coaching rivals from the QMJHL.
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Kunitz likely, Morrow unlikely (Update: correction, he’s in) for Pens in Game 5 vs. Sens
May 24, 2013, 7:01 PM EDT
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Dan Bylsma sticking with the same lineup.
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Kevin Prendergast (pictured) and longtime NHL netminder Ron Tugnutt were let go.
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“The NHL remains committed to securing the Coyotes’ future in Glendale under new ownership, and we believe Don’s long-term agreement evidences that he is equally committed,” said the deputy commish.
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McLellan: Burish ‘very close,’ could be in Sharks lineup for Game 6
May 24, 2013, 4:28 PM EDT
He’s missed the entire series with a broken hand.
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Craig MacTavish has a few things he’d like in return.
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“Hopefully, we’ll find that chemistry,” says Spezza.
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Video: Highlights: Penguins crush Senators to move on
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Video: Neil hits Murray below the belt
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Video: Morrow's goal up for review in Game 5
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Video: Phantom penalty called on Crosby
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Video: I was there: Bruins stun Maple Leafs in Game 7
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Video: Top-seeded Blackhawks on brink of elimination
