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PHT Morning Skate: Where vandalism gets even dumber

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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.

The Vancouver Sun shares another jaw-dropping display of behavior from Canucks fans, as some clever artist decided to vandalize the church that Milan Lucic frequents. Yes, seriously. (Vancouver Sun)

Jeff Skinner was named the Triangle Sports Person of the Year in the Carolina region, edging out Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and golfer Webb Simpson. Not too shabby, kid. (Canes Now)

You can follow the link provided in the parenthesis to read about how Ben Eager is making the most of his ice time and all that, but the real reason to click it is to see the expression displayed on the faces of fans in the photo. (Edmonton Journal)

Brooks Laich and the Washington Post provide your daily dose of depressing Washington Capitals chatter. Seriously, it’s hard to believe how quickly - and dramatically - a team can swing from “hugely fun” to “totally depressing.” (Washington Post)

ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun explains why Rick Nash won’t be a member of the Detroit Red Wings - at least if the Columbus Blue Jackets move him before the trade deadline. (ESPN)

Captain fight! Phoenix Coyotes’ leader Shane Doan takes on Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings. This is probably more exciting than the Coyotes’ 1-0 win, to be honest.

Claude Giroux assisted on five of the Philadelphia Flyers’ seven goals last night. That’s like, three Kings’ games worth of offense.

Now that the 21-game winning streak leaves the Detroit Red Wings alone in history, their opponents get a fun extra bit of motivation: who gets to end it? The Nashville Predators reflect on their chance to do just that. (Tennessean)

Word is that the Blackhawks are trying to bring an All-Star Game to Chicago. That sounds like fun, except for the whole “Windy City in late-January” aspect. Burr. (Chicago Tribune)

Max Pacioretty is exceeding all expectations for the Montreal Canadiens. (Montreal Gazette)