PHT Morning Skate: Where Spezza, Karlsson will still help Sens

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.

Detroit Red Wings forward Jordin Tootoo has returned to Nashville for his first game against the squad that drafted him, the Predators. (The Tennessean)

The Edmonton Oilers will give Magnus Paajarvi, 21, a shot on their second line. Of the Oilers’ top picks over the last five years, Paajarvi has had the most difficulty firmly establishing himself in the NHL. (Edmonton Journal)

A look back at 23-year-old forward Alex Killorn‘s first NHL goal. (Lightning.nhl.com)

Florida Panthers forward Stephen Weiss doesn’t want to use his early injury or the trade rumors as an excuse for his early season struggles. (Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel)

Ryan Carter might have suffered a concussion during the New Jersey Devils’ 2-1 loss to Ottawa. (New Jersey Online)

The Detroit Red Wings spent a good chunk of their Monday afternoon practice working on their ailing power play. (Detroit Free Press)

Calgary Flames forward Jiri Hudler is playing alongside the son of one of one of the players he looked up to in his youth, Roman Horak Sr. The 21-year-old Horak Jr. is happy to be part of this line too, especially given that he was a fan of Hudler’s growing up. (Calgary Sun)

Erik Karlsson and Jason Spezza might not be able to play again this season, but the Ottawa Senators’ stars will still help the franchise in other ways. (Ottawa Citizen)