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 most futile task in reporting on hockey in the playoffs is the injury update. Surprise, surprise -- Pete DeBoer doesn’t have any. (NBC Sports Bay Area)
• Decades of Blues frustrations on the cusp of coming to an end. (Sportsnet)
• A new coach’s new role for Alexander Steen has paid off in dividends. (St. Louis Game Time)
• Poor officiating? Blame game management. (TSN)
• How Don Sweeney built the Boston Bruins, a 2019 Stanley Cup finalist. (Bruins Daily)
• Boston’s re-tooling has been masterful and, thus, successful. (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
• Which arenas in the NHL have witnessed the most Stanley Cup presentations? (The Hockey News)
• He’s projected to go No. 1 overall next month and Jack Hughes can thank family for that. (NHL.com)
• Marc Crawford is prepared to be patient in his search of a bench boss spot in the NHL. (Ottawa Citizen)
• A look at what selling high on Darnell Nurse might fetch for the Edmonton Oilers. (Oilers Nation)
• A look at what Flyers fans can expect from Sean Couturier next season. (Broad Street Hockey)
• John Davidson’s hiring by the New York Rangers could have some fallout. (Blue Seat Blogs)
• Pro women’s hockey players are unionizing. (Grandstand Central)
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