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.
• An interesting look at the players who have been the the best at 3-on-3 overtime. [The Hockey News]
• Should the Avalanche pay what’s expected to be a hefty price to acquire Taylor Hall? [Mile High Hockey]
• Andrei Svechnikov is showing that the dreaded “sophomore jinx” isn’t going to affect him. [NHL.com]
• “Ottawa Senators defenceman Nikita Zaitsev was not talking publicly Friday about allegations that he took his daughters from his ex-wife, Margo Gotovtseva, while in Russia last month.” [Ottawa Citizen]
• Penguins GM Jim Rutherford on Alex Galchenyuk’s future as he struggles offensively: “The fact of the matter is, when we’re totally healthy he’s going to have to work very hard just to get in the top 12.” [TSN]
• Anders Lee is finally coming around offensively for the Islanders. [Islanders Insight]
• “How To Improve The Lack Of Consistency In The NHL Department of Player Safety” [NoVa Caps Fans]
• Daniel Carcillo admits he was an abuser, a bully and worse, but the former NHLer has stories to tell and a past he wants to make amends for. [Toronto Star]
• The Blackhawks know what they are this season: inconsistent. [NBC Sports Chicago]
• Fun read on the man who many NHL superstars go to when they have equipment needs. [Sportsnet]
• “Mark Pavelich case is one of sadness and frustration” [LA Times]
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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.