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.
How Roberto Luongo has become one of the most interesting people in the sport. (The Vancouver Province)
Adrian Dater: “This is the most ridiculous labor dispute in sports history, bar none.” (The Denver Post)
Now Ken Dryden is criticizing the NHL and NHLPA for the lockout. (Calgary Sun via Kukla’s Korner)
Check out this nifty old photo of Steve Yzerman and Gordie Howe talking shop. (Greatest Hockey Legends)
Hey, it’s the 20th anniversary of the Mighty Ducks movie. Feel free to make references to knuckle pucks, flying-V’s and Emilio Estevez. (NHL.com)
An interesting alternative to the debated “make whole” business. (Puck Daddy)
Projecting James van Riemsdyk’s potential impact on the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Blue Chip Prospects via Pension Plan Puppets)
Looking back at George Plimpton’s brief, famous spin as a Boston Bruins goalie. (NHL.com)