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PHT Morning Skate: Capuano says Isles players ‘feel like they’re cursed’

Jack Capuano

New York Islanders head coach Jack Capuano watches his team against the Carolina Hurricanes during an NHL hockey game at Nassau Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

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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.

Islanders coach Jack Capuano could be one of the coaches on the hot seat this season and the team’s inability to close games out that they’re leading in the third period might be part of it. As for how the team is handling it, Capuano said,"I’m sure they feel like they’re cursed right now.” (Newsday)

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Speaking of wisdom from coaches, Red Wings boss Mike Babcock sounded off about his team’s lackluster effort against the Rangers on Sunday saying it was their worst game since the Winter Classic and they never made it hard on Henrik Lundqvist. (Steve Zipay via Twitter)

Erik Gudbranson left the game during the Panthers’ loss to the Bruins. That’s not something neither he nor the team needs. (Miami Herald)

Richard Panik is doing well since being recalled by the Lightning. (Tampa Tribune)

Winnipeg’s Jacob Trouba is playing as if he’s been in the league for 10 seasons. Hot tip: It’s his rookie season. (Winnipeg Free Press)

The Maple Leafs start a five-game road trip in Anaheim tonight. This might prove where they stand this season. (TSN)

GM Meetings begin in Florida today and overtime changes will be at the top of the discussion list. (Globe And Mail)

Beau Bennett may not be back as soon as fans in Pittsburgh are hoping. (Tribune-Review)

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