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.
The Philadelphia Flyers must miss simpler times when Ilya Bryzgalov compared women to exotic animals and pontificated about the universe. Now his confidence is in a place where he said that shootouts make him feel like a soccer net is behind him. Yikes. (CSNPhilly.com)
With this morning’s upcoming big (and totally mysterious) announcement in mind, the Toronto Maple Leafs would love to be involved in the next HBO 24/7 series. Enjoy a few interesting takes on which Buds would be the biggest stars if that happens. (The Toronto Star)
Is Ales Hemsky on the Nashville Predators’ trade radar? (On the Forecheck)
Sure, Rick Nash is frustrated, but Aaron Portzline believes that “nothing has changed” in the relationship between the Columbus Blue Jackets and their captain. (Aaron Portzline’s Twitter)
The Anaheim Ducks stayed hot with an overtime win against the Carolina Hurricanes, but it wasn’t without some controversy. It’s hard to deny the sentiment that Corey Perry should have gotten a penalty creating the turnover that allowed him to score the game-winner:
Rich Hammond examines whether or not the Los Angeles Kings are shopping much-ballyhooed backup Jonathan Bernier. Going further, Hammond wonders what the Kings could get if they decided to deal the hyped netminder. (LA Kings Insider)
Want to read another story about the Philadelphia Flyers bringing Luke and Brayden Schenn together? Of course you do. (Toronto Sun)
Joe Haggerty provides 15 thoughts on the Boston Bruins-Buffalo Sabres game. I bet I’ve than 15 thoughts in a full day. (CSNNE.com)
Harvey Fialkov reports that Jose Theodore is ready to return to action, but he’ll back up Scott Clemmensen on Thursday. Look, when your goalie’s coming off a game where he allowed four goals on 24 shots, you gotta ride the hot ha-wait a minute ... (Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Want evidence of the power of the Winter Classic? It will bring beer to the Big House! (Detroit Free Press)
Chris Phillips looks back on his career as game No. 1,000 approaches. (NHL.com)