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.
Former coach Jacques Demers unveiled his lineup for the upcoming alumni game between the Canadiens and Bruins on Dec. 31. Larry Robinson (pictured) will lead the Canadiens on defense. Here’s the entire roster:
Jacques Demers dévoile sa formation pour le match des anciens @CanadiensMTL c. les anciens Bruins! #RDSCH pic.twitter.com/NFxshLsqBw
— L'Antichambre (@Antichambre) November 23, 2015
Ryan Kesler goes undercover and dresses up as a Ducks fan during a preseason game:
Former NHL defenseman Sergei Gonchar lists the best Russian-born players of all-time. (ESPN)
“Now you see him, now you don’t.” Dmitry Orlov fools the Avalanche before scoring a beautiful goal on Saturday night. (NHL.com)
“It’s a lavish life, but you can’t get complacent. It’s a privilege to play in this league. You have to earn it.” Flyers rookie Shayne Gostisbehere talks about his journey to the NHL. (Sports Illustrated)
James Neal and Nate Prosser dropped the gloves in Saturday’s game between the Wild and Predators. It was the first time the two teams faced each other since Neal injured Zach Parise on Nov. 5. (hockeyfights.com)