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.
Team schedules were released so late Saturday night that there might be teams that got hosed even more, but two early results: the New Jersey Devils and Columbus Blue Jackets. Each squad reportedly has 10 back-to-back sets on their schedules. (The Bergen Record’s Tom Gulitti and Columbus Dispatch’s Aaron Portzline)
Five key questions for the New York Islanders … that don’t involve Lubomir Visnovsky pouting. (New York Newsday)
March 21-22 might not exactly represent a fun trip for Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. (NHL.com’s Dan Rosen)
The San Jose Sharks’ 10 biggest games. (Fear the Fin)
Interesting angle: Joe Pelletier studies which players dominated the campaigns between the 2004-05 lockout and the 2011-12 season. (Greatest Hockey Legends)
In case you don’t feel like clicking around, the team-by-team schedules can be launched from one convenient spot. (NHL.com)
The Anaheim Ducks must have listened to PHT’s advice because they’re giving out free hot dogs and soda during today’s practice. (Los Angeles Times’ Helene Elliott)
The Florida Panthers reportedly hope Erik Gudbranson will recover from his wakeboarding injury in two to three weeks. (TSN’s Bob McKenzie)
A glance at the St. Louis Blues’ fan giveaways. (St. Louis Game Time)
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He took a puck and maybe a stick to the kisser.
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Impressive flash of the glove by Hank.
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New York Rangers forward was stirring the pot for a while.
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Looks like Dougie Hamilton is the odd man out.
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He’s been out with a broken hand.
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He avoided a fight in Game 4.
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Desperation calls for tinkering.
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Report: NHL confirms agreement with Gosbee group to buy Coyotes
May 25, 2013, 1:41 PM EDT
This saga isn’t quite over yet.
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Kids will learn how to hit later.
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Brassard says Marchand ‘doesn’t show any respect for his opponents’
May 25, 2013, 11:42 AM EDT
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This sounds a bit familiar.
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McKenzie: Canucks interested in Kings assistant Stevens for coaching job
May 25, 2013, 10:51 AM EDT
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He was Philly’s coach for four years.
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Playoffs tonight: Bruins and Red Wings look to finish things in Game 5
May 25, 2013, 9:57 AM EDT
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Chicago and New York look to live another day.
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His blue line experience was missed.
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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.
