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.
Patrick Sharp is an all-star with his name on the Stanley Cup, but he was starstruck when he got to meet LeBron James back in March. (CSN Chicago)
All seems to be quiet on the Tim Thomas front. (Calgary Sun)
Part of the problem is that there might simply be no good fit for Thomas at this point. (Sports Illustrated)
Laurent Brossoit’s stint in the WHL is over, but the 20-year-old goaltender has thoroughly enjoyed his time with the Edmonton Oil Kings. (Flames.nhl.com)
Detroit Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi is 38 years old and coming off of an injury-riddled season, but there are reasons to believe that he will bounce back in 2013-14. (Detroit Free Press)
Teams and players have been doing a very good job of avoiding arbitration hearings this summer. (Puck Daddy)
Wiley Sherman was thrilled to be drafted by the Boston Bruins. Starting next season, the 18-year-old defenseman will play for Harvard University. (Bruins.nhl.com)