PHT Morning Skate: Where the Devils want to start games better
Jan 29, 2013, 7:19 AM EDT
Getty Images 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.
Devils coach Pete DeBoer is looking to his leadership group to be better prepared for the start of games. Although New Jersey has gotten off to a 3-0-1 start, they’ve been outclassed early in games and DeBoer wants to nip that in the bud. (The Bergen Record)
The Ottawa Senators have summoned 19-year-old forward Mika Zibanejad, but coach Paul MacLean hasn’t decided if he’ll actually use him. (Ottawa Citizen)
A look at Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller‘s hot start. (Buffalo News)
The Winnipeg Jets have been playing a disciplined game and are off to a 3-1-1 start. They aren’t ready to celebrate yet though. (NHL.com)
Ottawa Senators defenseman Marc Methot has already played in five games over 10 days and he’s about to play in another set of back-to-back contests on Tuesday and Wednesday. With the schedule so compressed he “feels like I’ve already played half the season.” (Ottawa Citizen)
Oilers goaltender Devan Dubnyk held on during a 24-shot Colorado Avalanche onslaught in the third period of Monday’s game. His team still won 4-1 thanks to his efforts. (Edmonton Journal)
The Anaheim Ducks still aren’t sure if they want to keep 2011 first-round pick Rickard Rakell beyond his five-game trial. The 19-year-old could reach that mark this weekend. (Orange County Register)
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward is having a tough time adjusting to playing again after the lockout, but he feels like he might be turning a corner. (The News & Observer)
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Video: PHT Extra — Does the NHL have an officiating problem?
May 22, 2013, 8:20 PM EDT
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.
