Welcome to the PHT Morning Skate, a collection of links from around the hockey world. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at phtblog@nbcsports.com.
• Up top, Bob McKenzie was on Wednesday Night Hockey discussing potential general managers for the new Seattle NHL franchise.
• Ground has been broken on the Seattle arena rebuild and more than 5,000 people have been added to the season-ticket holder waiting list. [NHL.com]
• The Vegas Golden Knights offer some advice for the NHL Seattle franchise. [Las Vegas Sun]
• The great Chris Peters has a player-by-player breakdown of the U.S. World Junior Championship camp roster. [United States of Hockey]
• Some good and bad injury news for the Anaheim Ducks. Patrick Eaves is out indefinitely with a broken rib and Cam Fowler could be back next month. [OC Register]
• When pointing out the current problems with the New Jersey Devils, don’t look at Taylor Hall. [Pucks and Pitchforks]
• What changes should the Boston Bruins make right now? [WEEI]
• How much longer will Adin Hill be the man in net for the Arizona Coyotes? [Arizona Republic]
• It’s been quite an NHL journey so far for Anthony Duclair. Here’s what he’s learned at each of his four stops. [ESPN]
• When it comes to NHL bobbleheads, the San Jose Sharks know what their fans want. [Fear the Fin]
• Talking shot quality and quantity about Barry Trotz and the New York Islanders. [Lighthouse Hockey]
• The confidence of the Columbus Blue Jackets is growing. [1st Ohio Battery]
• Daniel Walcott of the Tampa Bay Lightning got to watch as his dad did quite well on “Dragon’s Den.” [Color of Hockey]
• “Ice Hockey UK have confirmed that Team GB will take part in a triangular tournament with Hungary and Italy, as well as facing KHL sides Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod and Dinamo Riga, as part of their preparations for the 2019 IIHF World Championships.” [One Puck Short]
• Finally, Doc got to meet Barclay the service dog last night. For more on Barclay, click here.