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 ECHL Bakersfield Condors will wear 50 Shades of Grey jerseys on Feb. 15. (Bakersfieldcondors.com)
Laters, baby! We'll have #50Shades of fun on Feb. 15 for charity. #NobodyHasMoreFun pic.twitter.com/ywBaNGAJlc
— Bakersfield Condors (@Condors) February 5, 2015
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As Evander Kane’s time in Winnipeg potentially approaches a dramatic end, there’s plenty of blame to go around. (Winnipeg Free Press)
While we’re on the subject, Joe Haggerty doesn’t think Kane is worth the risk for the Boston Bruins. (CSN New England)
Highlights from Detroit’s 3-0 victory over Colorado:
The Royal Half took a bit of a shot at the Los Angeles Kings and the fans they’ve accumulated over their recent playoff runs:
It’s pretty awesome that all the people who have become LA Kings fans in the last few years finally get to experience what it’s really like
— The Royal Half (@theroyalhalf) February 6, 2015
Alex Ovechkin had a lighthearted response to a question about his minus-35 rating last season. (Ottawa Citizen)
Finally enjoying a relatively healthy season, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has forced himself into the conversation for the Norris Trophy. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)