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.
During Winnipeg’s 5-2 victory over San Jose last night, Jets fans started a “Who’s your Captain” chant in light of the recent drama involving Joe Thornton and GM Doug Wilson:
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The Detroit Red Wings have some interest in re-signing trade deadline acquisition Marek Zidlicky. (NHL.com)
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez took another step towards return by participating in battle drills. (LA Kings Insider)
Nail Yakupov recently treated a homeless man that approached him while Yakupov was in his car to a $100 meal and then gave him the rest of the money he had on him in the hopes that the man could find a place to stay for the night. (Edmonton Journal)
Capitals coach Barry Trotz felt rookie Evgeny Kuznetsov was “our best player by a wide margin” on Monday. He’s been very effective in general lately. (CSN Washington)
Here are the highlights from the Sabres 2-1 shootout victory over the Bruins:
Speaking of Boston, Jeremy Roenick interviewed Patrice Bergeron to talk about superstitions, playing in Boston, and more: