Welcome to the PHT Morning Skate, a collection of links from around the hockey world. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at phtblog@nbcsports.com.
• Jamie Benn and Snoop Dogg are now BFFs.
• If Tyler Seguin doesn’t sign a long-term extension with the Dallas Stars and becomes available, would a reunion in Boston make sense? [NBC Boston]
• Brady Tkachuk officially signed his ELC on Monday. Where does he see his future? “I think it’s with Ottawa and in the NHL. I think I’m physically ready and mentally ready for the grind. I think I’m definitely ready and I’m going to get better as the year goes on.” [Ottawa Citizen]
• Despite all the trade rumors, Max Pacioretty is ready to return to the Montreal Canadiens after a ‘horrible’ season. [Sportsnet]
• The four options, per IIHF president Rene Fasel, for the 2022 Winter Olympics: The NHL and NHLPA agree to send players; use a similar setup as Pyeongchang 2018; use under-23 players; no hockey at all in Beijing. [Inside the Games]
• Bill Foley on the Vegas Golden Knights’ off-season and what he wants to do with the team’s pre-game intro next season. [Las Vegas Sun]
• Why bright futures are ahead for both Kyle Connor and Jack Roslovic. [TSN]
• Is it time for an NHL playoff format change? [Pensburgh]
• Why January 1, 2019 is a very important date for Jacob Trouba, Mark Stone, William Karlsson, Kevin Hayes, and Brock Nelson. [The Hockey News]
• The fans have spoken an the Vancouver Canucks will be wearing the electric skate jerseys a handful of times during their 50th anniversary season in 2019-20. [Canucks]
• Can the New York Rangers win if they don’t have elite talent sprinkled on their roster? [Blue Seat Blogs]
• How does the current Toronto Maple Leafs blue line compare to that of the defending Stanley Cup champions? [Leafs Nation]
• Why Ryan Johansen deserves your respect. [Predlines]
• How Todd Reirden’s staff in Washington will aid him as head coach of the Capitals. [Stars and Sticks]
• The Minnesota Wild and the NWHL’s Minnesota Whitecaps are teaming up. [NWHL]
• Zach Aston-Reese is healthy and confident heading into the season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. [NHL.com]
• Would it make sense for the New Jersey Devils to take on a bad contract if there’s a decent sweetner involved? [Pucks and Pitchforks]
• Could Shawn Matthias be heading to Switzerland? [Swiss Hockey News]
• Hey, Teuvo Teravainen... not bad, kid:
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