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PHT Morning Skate: Burns would have a tiger, but wife vetoed

Steve Mason, Brent Burns

Brent Burns

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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.

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns loves animals and has pet reptiles at home, in part because with his travel schedule a cat or dog isn’t as feasible. Speaking of cats though: “I’d have a tiger if my wife would let me, but she kiboshed that.” (Sportsnet)

It might seem weird for Sam Bennett to be participating in the Calgary Flames’ development camp after his strong showing in the 2015 playoffs, but he sees the benefit in it. (Calgary Sun)

Jack Eichel is naturally dominating the headlines at the Sabres’ development camp, but Buffalo has another big prospect there in fellow second overall pick Sam Reinhart. (Buffalo News)

James Duthie will have a role in Goon: Last of The Enforcers:

On the set of Goon: Last of The Enforcers with @BaruchelNDG @nottjmiller I play a sportscaster. It’s a stretch. pic.twitter.com/r6MXgyaXsk

— James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) July 8, 2015

Retired defenseman Jay Leach is joining the AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as an assistant coach. (Penguins.nhl.com)

After Philadelphia selected three goaltenders in the 2015 draft, Anthony Stolarz realizes he has to elevate his game. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

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