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.
• The Hockey News remembers Humboldt Broncos athletic therapist Dayna Brons. (The Hockey News)
• Even though the Montreal Canadiens didn’t make the playoffs, the future appears to be bright for the franchise. (TSN)
• Here’s a positve point of view on Columbus’ chances of taking down the Tampa Bay Lightning. (The Cannon)
• How much rope will the Bruins give Tuukka Rask in the first round? (WEEI)
• Justin Williams is an important figure in the Carolina Hurricanes dressing room. (News & Observer)
• Could another first-round exit be the end of Mike Babcock’s tenure behind the bench in Toronto? (Toronto Star)
• Henrik Lundqvist will take some time to digest the difficult season he and his team just had. (New York Post)
• What does the firing of Bob Boughner mean for the Panthers organization going forward? (The Rat Trick)
• The Buffalo Sabres were abysmal in the second half of the regular season, and it cost Phil Housley his job. (Buffalo Hockey Beat)
• The fourth lines could make a huge difference in the series between the Sharks and Golden Knights. (Sinbin.Vegas)
• This Washington Capitals fan showed off a detailed Stanley Cup dress. (NHL.com)
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Joey Alfieri is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @joeyalfieri.