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PHT Morning Skate: Blues’ goaltending duo; Flyers have issue on defense

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In a stacked slate of Wednesday Night Hockey, the Avalanche take on the Maple Leafs, the Penguins square off with the Blues, and the Capitals look to take down a struggling Kings team.

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 Pastrnak has to be ready when teams start targeting him physically. (NBC Sports Boston)

• Cayden Primeau made it to the NHL a lot quicker than many people anticipated. (Habs Eyes on the Prize)

• The Capitals are so tight up against the salary cap that even simple moves are painful. (Washington Post)

• Getting rid of John Hynes was the right move for the New Jersey Devils. (Pucks and Pitchforks)

• What’s next for the Devils now that Hynes is no longer in the picture? (ESPN)

• The Flyers have stabilized their top-four defensemen, but they need to figure out their third pairing. (Broad Street Hockey)

• Jordan Martinook is an important part of the Carolina Hurricanes. (Cardiac Canes)

• Kaapo Kakko may be able to help the Rangers’ power play. (New York Post)

• Jake Allen and Jordan Binnington have been an important part of St. Louis’ success. (St. Louis Game-Time)

• Connor Hellebuyck should be considered the favorite for the Vezina Trophy. (The Hockey News)

• The Seattle expansion franchise is already celebrating their one-year anniversary. (NHL.com)

• We might see a European coach make the leap to the NHL soon. (Sportsnet)

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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.