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.
• Patience is running out for Jay Bouwmeester. (The Athletic)
• Winnipeg musicians record bluegrass tribute to Blue’s Gloria. (Global Winnipeg)
• Sean Kuraly has a history of scoring clutch goals for the Bruins. (Boston.com)
• Everybody loves Zdeno Chara. (ESPN)
• Here are 10 blockbuster trade candidates for this summer. (Sportsnet)
• No Kaapo at the NHL Scouting Combine. (NHL.com)
• The NHL World Gaming Championships brings hockey to a new platform. (Pension Plan Puppets)
• A look at 10 overagers for the 2019 NHL Draft. (The Hockey News)
• Senators give goalie Anders Nilsson a new two-year deal. (Senators)
• Bob Boughner is back with the San Jose Sharks. (NHL.com)
• NHL’s new chatbot showing in-game Stanley Cup highlights. (SportsPro)
• The big one that got away: Blues were bought, the deal done, but then NHL intervened. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
• Seattle’s NHL franchise narrows down location for top affiliate team. (King5)
• Vegas Golden Knights have a late-blooming NHL Superstar in Mark Stone. (Featurd)
• Boston Bruins’ connection with Barstool Sports shows hockey isn’t for everyone. (For The Win)
• Dave Tippett not looking to re-invent the wheel in with Edmonton’s offense. (Edmonton Sun)
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