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.
--On Dec. 11, Wayne Gretzky will appear on an episode of The Simpsons. (NHL)
--Speaking of hockey players making TV appearances...Brent Burns is in the new Dollar Beard Club commercial. (Top)
--Is the condensed schedule to blame for the seemingly higher number of injuries this season? (ESPN)
--Misha Donskov went from selling medical supplies to being a key part of the Vegas team’s front office. (Sports Illustrated)
--Canadiens forward Paul Byron has been terrific this season. (Canadian Press)
--The Islanders skated with some visually impaired children on Thursday:
The #Isles hit the ice for a special skate today, welcoming visually impaired children from @NYISE999 & Third Eye Insight. #IslesCommunity pic.twitter.com/n8hucoe148
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) November 18, 2016