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.
--Watch TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie’s 2016 final draft rankings (TSN) and read about his top 80 overall prospects (TSN).
--Redditors share some crazy “no way that’s true” stories. (BarDown)
--Mario Lemieux has been named to the Order of Hockey Canada. (Penguins.nhl.com)
--The Maple Leafs have traded for goalies in June before and it hasn’t always worked out. (Sportsnet)
--The Anaheim Ducks, who acquired the 30th overall pick from Toronto, have proven that they can draft solid players in the back of the first round:
History says Ducks scouting staff can do damage with 30th overall pick. Got Perry 28th, Rakell 30th, Gibson 39th, Theodore 26th. Watch out.
— Matt Larkin (@MLarkinHockey) June 20, 2016
--Minnesota’s third round pick has been moved a few times:
Nashville is the 6th team to hold Minnesota's 3rd round pick in 2016, joining Buffalo, Anaheim, New Jersey, Florida and of course Minnesota
— Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) June 20, 2016