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PHT Morning Skate: Jeff Skinner is in the zone

Carolina Hurricanes v Phoenix Coyotes

during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on December 14, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona.

Christian Petersen

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.

Carolina’s Jeff Skinner has nine goals in his last nine games. You might say he’s in the zone. (News & Observer)

Editor’s Note: Pro Football Talk’s partner FanDuel is hosting a $2,000 Fantasy Hockey league for Friday’s NHL games. It’s $10 to join and first prize is $400. Starts Friday at 7pm ET. Here’s the FanDuel link.

Kings coach Darryl Sutter has some fascinating ideas for what to do with the penalty box. Wonder what he’d say about this after Dustin Brown’s kneeing incident against San Jose. (L.A. Kings Insider)

Need something to lift you up today? Check out one Red Wings fan’s story about how hockey saved her life. (manhandles)

Kudos to Dallas goalie Kari Lehtonen for winning his 100th game with the Stars. (Stars)

The Blackhawks called up Jason LaBarbera from the AHL. Fare thee well, Kent Simpson. (Blackhawks)

Dylan McIlrath’s time with the Rangers is at an end for now, he and Arron Asham were sent down while J.T. Miller was recalled. (Blueshirts United)

Finally, Buffalo’s Ville Leino drew a tripping call on Boston’s Milan Lucic during the Sabres’ 4-2 win over the Bruins. He... May have embellished a bit. (Josh Gold-Smith)

Ville Leino diving GIF

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