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.
--How is the Vegas team preparing for this summer’s expansion draft? (Sports Illustrated)
--Longtime Chicago writer Bob Verdi won the 2016 Elmer Ferguson Award. Verdi explained how a former player stole his typewriter on his first road trip. (NHL)
--An interesting Q & A with Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella that ended rather abruptly. (Sportsnet)
--Bob McKenzie looks back at Connor McDavid’s “exceptional” journey in hockey. (TSN)
--Kris Letang is voting for Phil Kessel...are you?
"Nice guy. Tries hard. Loves the game." pic.twitter.com/5aIu2tjwIT
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 7, 2016
--Justin Abdelkader and Dylan Larkin take on Riley Sheahan and Luke Glendening in a game of NHL17:
The boys hop on the sticks for a little @EASPORTSNHL competition. It's Abby & Larkin vs. Luke & Riley. Watch out, @BaconCountryYT. #NHL17 https://t.co/hwwEgITpCq
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) November 3, 2016