PHT Morning Skate: Joffrey Lupul was having a hard time in Russia
Dec 20, 2012, 8:50 AM EDT
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.
Joffrey Lupul wasn’t just having a rough time getting reservations in Toronto, he found life in Russia difficult as well. Even talking to girls is hard there! (AskMen.com)
No, the heirs to the Stanley Cup won’t be trying to reclaim the trophy. (Canadian Press)
Lockout stuff: Donald Fehr says he’s waiting on the NHL to come talk to the players. Care to guess what the league is waiting on? You got it. (CSNPhilly.com)
Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says it’s way past time to get things settled. (Tribune-Review)
Stefan Noesen talks about being forced to miss World Juniors thanks to his 10-game suspension in the OHL. (Senators Extra)
Nick Kypreos and Doug MacLean will coach the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game. (Sportsnet)
You totally want to vote for Louie, the St. Louis Blues mascot for Cartoon Network’s “Most Awesome Mascot” award. (Blues, Cartoon Network)
Today marks Day 96 of the NHL lockout and it might be time to call in Tomas Holmstrom’s backside to help get this whole thing squared away.
Finally to lift your spirits, the University of Vermont women’s hockey team want to sing a Christmas classic to you. (YouTube)
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Is that an intentional Sharks pun?
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He thinks it could be a valuable wake-up call.
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At least between Dan Cleary and Bryan Bickell.
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Joel Quenneville said they “hit the wall” after that.
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Tough night for the zebras.
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Finally some adversity for the Blackhawks.
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Peter Horachek had been with the team since 2003.
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Two goals in 31 seconds, including his beauty.
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That Craig Adams hit didn’t feel very good, though.
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Did anyone go over the line?
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Video: Viktor Stalberg returns after head-first sprawl into boards
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Perhaps that hurt less than it looks.
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“Sooner or later something’s got to give,” he said.
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He has a no-trade clause.
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Contrary to Tortorella, Hagelin says he ‘definitely’ doesn’t stink on power play
May 20, 2013, 5:06 PM EDT
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Lots of stink talk coming from New York.
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He hopes to be ready for the start of the 2013-14 regular season.
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Stop us if you’ve heard this one before.
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But can the Rangers control the Bruins’ big forwards?
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Just to quash that rumor entirely.
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“Don’t stick your hands where you shouldn’t.”
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The commissioner visited the New York Stock Exchange last week.
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Video: Highlights: Red Wings top Blackhawks in Game 3
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Video: Cleary: 'We won't be exchanging Christmas cards'
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Video: 'Hawks potential tying goal waved off
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Video: Blackhawks score on controversial play
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Video: Blackhawks bring the pain
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Video: Red Wings and BlackHawks fighting for control
