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.
Kael Mouillierat had quite the journey to his first NHL goal, as the CBC’s Tim Wharnsby depicts:
After 354 AHL & ECHL games, undrafted LW Kael Mouillierat of Edmonton scored first NHL goal in 3rd game for #Isles ...
— Tim Wharnsby (@TimWharnsby) February 25, 2015
... Mouillierat, 27, played for the Drayton Valley Thunder & for @IceCapsAHL in their run to the Calder Cup final last year.
— Tim Wharnsby (@TimWharnsby) February 25, 2015
Kris Versteeg says that Patrick Kane would be heartbroken if his injury is long-term. He seems heartbroken himself:
Can the Washington Capitals keep the Pittsburgh Penguins from earning a standings point against them in their season series? (Washington Post)
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Some inflated values during this year’s trade deadline? (The Hockey News)
Last but not least, quite a moment from last nights Wild - Jets game:
The team didn’t share any additional information regarding that fan, but Jim Slater would like to know more:
Anybody at the game know the little kid they showed on the jumbotron tonight that got an applause. If you do please let me know
— Jim Slater (@slaterjim) February 25, 2015