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.
--Blues forward Scottie Upshall wrote a touching letter about his hometown of Fort McMurray, Alberta. (The Players’ Tribune)
--Elliotte Friendman’s 30 thoughts blog. (Sportsnet)
--The Call of the (Brent) Burnzie is a dangerous thing for opposing teams. (The Mercury News)
--Watch the highlights from last night’s game between the Lightning and Penguins. (Top)
--It might be over a year away, but look take a look at the free agent class from 2017.
--The Austrian Hockey League champs dropped and broke the championship trophy. (Bardown)
--Orlando City FC midfielder Kaka met up with Lightning forward Steven Stamkos before Game 3 against Pittsburgh:
Let's #gobolts #StanleyCup #boltsSocial captain @NHL @TBLightning @OrlandoCitySC pic.twitter.com/vrPF50tlhF
— Kaka (@KAKA) May 19, 2016