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.
Say what you will about the Blues-Kings series, but between Alex Pietrangelo and Drew Doughty, young blue line talent won’t be lacking. (Post-Dispatch)
L.A. putting Dustin Penner on the first line? The Kings hope it pays off in a big way. (Los Angeles Times)
Are the Blues just a more refined version of the Kings? They could be... (OC Register)
Looking for a reason why Nashville lost to Phoenix in Game 1? How about faceoffs? (Tennessean)
Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli would like to add a winger next season. That’s got nothing to do with Nathan Horton’s status though. (CSNNE.com)
Yes, Michael Yormark has officially called a truce with the Devils fan he trashed on Twitter. (Sun-Sentinel)
Meanwhile, Lou Lamoriello says the Devils “deserved to win this round” against Florida. (Fire & Ice)
Sadly, Caps forward says the race issue “will always be there” for him. (Tennessean)