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PHT Morning Skate: Lightning, Sabres prepare for Global Series; New Jersey’s goalie issue

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.

• David Rittich has shown he’s capable of handling the workload of a No. 1 goalie in the NHL. [Calgary Herald]

• A lower-body injury may keep Victor Hedman out of this weekend’s NHL Global Series in Stockholm, Sweden. He practiced on Tuesday and remains day-to-day. [NHL.com]

• As they enjoy their time in Sweden, the Sabres are hoping for plenty of support this weekend when they play the Lightning. [Buffalo News]

• What to do about the goaltending situation in New Jersey? [TSN]

• The Jets’ top line needs to step up. [Winnipeg Free Press]

• Travis Sanheim’s “money in the bank” is paying off for the Flyers this season. [NBC Sports Philadelphia]

• Why NHL teams should pass on bridge deals and take smart gambles on young players. [Sportsnet]

• The ugly, gory, bloody secret life of NHL dentists. [ESPN]

• A year of dealing with concussions by one beer league player. [The New Yorker]

• Are the hot starts for the Canucks and Coyotes for real? [Featurd]

• Alex Goligoski is off to an excellent start for the Coyotes. [Five for Howling]

• Washington D.C. has become a district of champions. [Japers’ Rink]

• A fun look at the competitive fantasy football league inside the Wild dressing room. [Pioneer Press]

• Finally, here’s University of Minnesota’s Amy Potomak helping continue a strong week for highlight-reel goals:

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Sean Leahy is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @Sean_Leahy.