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.
The Buffalo Sabres’ Ville Leino is questionable for Sunday’s game due to a “nagging injury.” (The Buffalo News)
The young Edmonton Oilers are getting ready to start their season on Sunday. Justin Schultz and Nail Yakupov will be making their NHL debuts. (Edmonton Journal)
Tomas Vokoun will make his first appearance with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Should the Detroit Red Wings really panic over just one loss, even if it was a particularly humiliating one? (Detroit Free Press)
Jarome Iginla is optimistic about the Calgary Flames’ chances going into his contract year. (Calgary Sun)
Islanders coach Jack Capuano wasn’t on the bench Saturday “due to medical reasons.” The Islanders wouldn’t go into details, but he is reportedly dealing with kidney stones. (ESPN)
Former 56-goal scorer Jonathan Cheechoo has inked a tryout agreement with the AHL Oklahoma City Barons. The Barons are affiliated with the Edmonton Oilers. (Nick Kypreos)
Jaromir Jagr had a superb night at the age of 40, but he’s not immortal. At the age of 40, the Dallas Stars are keeping a close eye on his minutes to make sure he stays fresh. (Dallas Morning News)