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.
For years, it’s felt like the Maurice Richard Trophy might as well have been called the Alex Ovechkin Award. Rick Nash is really having an amazing goal-scoring year in 2014-15, however, setting up quite the thrilling race between two of the NHL’s best snipers.
What’s especially cool is that the Capitals and Rangers play on April 11, setting up a potential final showdown. So who gets it? (The Hockey News)
The Avalanche are trying to find the right balance between winning and building. (The Denver Post)
Mike Richards seems to be making lemonade out of AHL lemons so far. (Los Angeles Times)
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TSN notes that Steve Montador was a plaintiff in a concussion case against the NHL. (TSN)
A tweet can change someone’s life. Just ask Corey Hirsch. (Greatest Hockey Legends)