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.
--Hours after being traded for one another, Seth Jones and Ryan Johansen bumped into each other at the airport in Columbus. (Above)
--Avs coach Patrick Roy prepared for next month’s Stadium Series alumni game by strapping on the pads.
--University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh takes down a hot dog and talks to fans at a San Jose Sharks game.
--What do we know about each Eastern Conference team at the midway point of the NHL regular season? (Sports Illustrated)
--John Scott is making the best of an awkward situation. (ESPN)
--It’s a good year to be a Panther. The Carolina Panthers (NFL) and Florida Panthers both went on 11-game winning streaks:
This is the 1st time in N. American pro sports history that 2 teams w/ same nickname (Panthers) each had 11-game win streaks in same season
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) January 8, 2016