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PHT Morning Skate: Where James Sheppard’s a Masterton nominee

James Sheppard

James Sheppard #15 of the San Jose Sharks gets an assist passing the puck by Greg Zanon #4 of the Colorado Avalanche to teammate TJ Galiardi #21 who scored on the play in the second period at HP Pavilion on February 26, 2013 in San Jose, California. (February 25, 2013 - Source: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images North America)

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.

Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown largely declined to talk about his questionable elbow on Minnesota’s Jason Pominville. “I haven’t seen it,” Brown said. (LA Kings Insider)

The Winnipeg Jets need help if they’re going to make the playoffs. (Winnipeg Sun)

Jordan Staal’s first season with the Carolina Hurricanes hasn’t exactly been picture perfect. (The News & Observer)

The New Jersey Devils got a scare on Tuesday when Ilya Kovalchuk crashed into the end boards and hit his shoulder towards the end of the third period. It was very similar to the play that recently sidelined him for 11 games, but fortunately he appears to be fine this time around. “I hit with my other shoulder, so it’s good,” Kovalchuk explained. (Bergen Record)

James Sheppard, who has fought hard to get back to the NHL after his career was derailed in 2010 due to a knee injury, is the San Jose Sharks’ nominee for the Masterton Trophy. (CSN Bay Area)

Chris Stewart had a big night against Colorado. He scored his 100th goal and recorded his 100th career assist in St. Louis’ 3-1 victory. (NHL.com)

Defenseman Dion Phaneuf has been a polarizing figure, but the team captain has played a role in the Maple Leafs finally making the playoffs. (Toronto Sun)

Without any chance of advancing to the postseason, the New Jersey Devils just want to head into the summer on a winning streak. (The Star-Ledger)

Highlights from Philadelphia’s 5-2 victory over Boston: