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.
--A first look at the Blackhawks and Blues Winter Classic jerseys. (icethetics.com)
--Nicholle Anderson’s cancer diagnosis hits close to home for Sabres goalie Robin Lehner. (Sportsnet)
--Radim Vrbata is feeling comfortable in Arizona. (Sports Illustrated)
--Guy Boucher’s crazy first pitch in 2012 was Joe Maddon’s idea. (NHL)
--Several NHL teams are on Fox Sports’ list of the 56 most significant championship droughts in sports.
--Another touching “Hockey Fights Cancer” story about former NHLer John Druce and his late daughter.