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.
ESPN’s 2015 Ultimate Standings ranked the Tampa Bay Lightning as the third best franchise among the MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL. Finishing in last place out of the 122 teams was the Toronto Maple Leafs -- again. At least hiring Mike Babcock caused them to jump in the coaching category. (ESPN)
Jaromir Jagr remains confident that he’ll play until he’s 50, barring an injury. It just might not be in the NHL. In the meantime, he thinks his mullet still needs two months of work. (TSN)
On what makes the Chicago Blackhawks’ fourth line as effective as it is. (Chicago Sun-Times)
For Ales Hemsky, there are perks to moving from the Edmonton Oilers to a smaller hockey market in Dallas. One of them is apparently feeling like he can get a tattoo. (Edmonton Sun)
James Wisniewski is in high spirits after undergoing surgery because of a torn ACL:
Just out of surgery and ready to save the world #batman #flyinghigh pic.twitter.com/ph1215jxBs
— James Wisniewski (@jameswisniewski) October 13, 2015
There’s no shortage of coaches that are already on the hot seat. (Calgary Sun)