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.
• Is the Columbus Blue Jackets success bad for the National Hockey League? (The Cannon)
• The Bruins power play has to stop letting the entire team down. (WEEI)
• Jordan Weal and the Montreal Canadiens agreed to a two-year contract extension. (Habs Eyes on the Prize)
• NBC Sports Washington breaks down six questions the Capitals will have to tackle this offseason. (NBC Sports Washington)
• Broad Street Hockey takes a look at some of the potential free agents that have a history with Alain Vigneault. (Broad Street Hockey)
• The Maple Leafs have to find a way to come out on the winning end of the salary battle with Mitch Marner. (Toronto Star)
• Age is certainly becoming a problem for the Pittsburgh Penguins. (Pensburgh)
• How aggressive can Steve Yzerman be in his first year back with the Detroit Red Wings. (Winging it in Motown)
• Former Canucks forward Jannick Hansen has decided to retire from pro hockey. (Canucks Army)
• Jets Nation evaluates whether or not Winnipeg should make changes to their coaching staff. (Jets Nation)
• Which rookies are performing at a high level during the Stanley Cup Playoffs? (The Hockey News)
• ESPN provides us with a list of unexpected MVPs in the postseason. (ESPN)
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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.