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PHT Morning Skate: In which we worry about where the Leafs are headed

Toronto Maple Leafs v Washington Capitals

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 09: Dion Phaneuf #3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs jabs the stick into John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals late in the third period at the Verizon Center on December 9, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Capitals defeated the Maple Leafs 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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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.

Wondering if the Leafs’ latest losing ways are something to worry about? Yeah, so are we and so is James Mirtle. (Globe And Mail)

Brad Richards has another reunion with an old team coming up against the Stars and he’s eager to get it on. (ESPN New York)

Jaroslav Spacek said he expected Montreal to trade him. I wonder if Jacques Martin expects to be fired then? (Montreal Gazette)

Dater reports that Paul Stastny will be back in action tonight. They hope the Paul Stastny of old shows up instead of the guy who’s been around lately. (All Things Avs)

Islanders draft pick and current Boston University stand out Corey Trivino is in a lot of trouble after being arrested and kicked off the team. (The Prospect Park)

Blues chairman Dave Checketts might have new duties to fulfill with the team when Matthew Hulsizer buys the team. (Post-Dispatch)

Daniel Alfredsson is still going strong in Ottawa at nearly 40 years-old. (Ottawa Sun)

The Predators’ power play of late is winning friends in Nashville and influencing victory. (Tennessean)

Ryan Kesler going back to the state of Ohio is always a fun thing for him after his days playing hockey at Ohio State. (Canucks)

Did you miss the best plays of the week? The guys on NHL Overtime didn’t so here they are for you to check out.