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.
Are the Chicago Blackhawks going to regret the fact that they didn’t add defense at the deadline beyond Kimmo Timonen? (Bleacher Report)
Too bad this possible Chicago signing can’t jump right in then, assuming he chooses the Blackhawks, huh?
Some of these troubles are just pure bad luck, really. (The Hockey News)
How to know you’ve made it in the NHL: people at least try to learn how to pronounce your name. (Greatest Hockey Legends)
It hasn’t been made official from the San Jose Sharks, but all signs point to them landing Joonas Donskoi:
Happy to confirm Joonas Donskoi has signed 2 yr. ELC with @SanJoseSharks #onnea
— Scott Bartlett (@SBartlettHockey) May 18, 2015
It’s believed that the Oilers will confirm rumors of hiring Todd McLellan this afternoon.
.@EdmontonOilers expected to introduce Todd McLellan as head coach at 2pm mt. Listen to all-day coverage on @TSN1260. pic.twitter.com/U5zEb8S5GL
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) May 19, 2015
This 8-Bit playoff bracket is pretty cute. (BarDown by way of Reddit Hockey)
The New York Post’s back page was devoted to the Rangers’ Game 2 loss (and Martin St. Louis’ reaction to that pun):
Here's our back page. @rangers #mattharvey #nbadraft #lightning pic.twitter.com/MzTGS7gjkU
— Back Page Guy NYDN (@BackPageGuyNYDN) May 19, 2015
Conversely, Tyler Johnson gets some front-page love in Tampa:
Front page of today's #Tampa Tribune as @tjohnny09 takes starring role on Broadway for #TBLightning in Game 2 victory pic.twitter.com/2aCoynRRzr
— Lightning Insider (@Erik_Erlendsson) May 19, 2015