PHT Morning Skate: Paul Martin’s Pittsburgh redemption is underway
Feb 2, 2013, 8:41 AM EDT
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.
It has been rough the last couple years for Pittsburgh’s Paul Martin. After almost getting run out of town on a rail, he’s proving what he’s all about so far this season. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
John Tavares and the New York Islanders are cruising right now. (Newsday)
Who’s had the worst job since the season began? Goalies. (Detroit Free Press)
Speaking of having a rough time, how about Detroit’s Jimmy Howard? No, he’s played decently he just hasn’t had a day off yet. (Freep)
The Dallas Stars are very nearly fully healthy and just waiting on Derek Roy to get better. That should help out the army of kids they’ve had to play in the meantime. (Dallas Morning News)
Hope you’re ready for a day filled with hockey. There are 11 games today and the first one drops the puck at 1 p.m. ET with New Jersey visiting Pittsburgh.
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Video: Senators’ Neil spears Penguins’ Murray below the belt
May 24, 2013, 10:47 PM EDT
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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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Preds continue to shake up staff, fire head athletic trainer
May 24, 2013, 3:14 PM EDT
Just a few days after turfing assistant coach Peter Horachek.
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Aside from, you know, facing elimination from the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Chin up, rookie.
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Say hello to Curtis McElhinney.
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Torts not expected to make any lineup changes.
