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.
• ESPN’s latest power rankings break down a wish in 2020 for every team in the NHL. (ESPN)
• The Hockey News breaks down the top 10 individual performances of the decade at the World Juniors. (The Hockey News)
• Who is the most valuable player to his team? (Sportsnet)
• Why haven’t the Caps and Nicklas Backstrom come to an agreement on a new contract? (Washington Capitals)
• The Devils continue hesitating when it comes to shooting the puck. (NJ.com)
• Check out the New York Rangers’ top 10 trades of the decade. (Blue Shirt Banter)
• Panthers forward Jonathan Huberdeau should be at the NHL All-Star game. (Rat Trick)
• What should Anthony Duclair’s next contract look like? (Silver Seven Sens)
• Jeff Skinner’s 5-on-5 impact on the Sabres goes beyond points. (Die By the Blade)
• Craig Berube might become the best coach in Blues franchise history. (Bleedin Blue)
• As weird as this may sound, the Golden Knights are a force at 4-on-4. (Sinbin.Vegas)
• Craig Smith is about to erupt for the Predators. (Predlines)
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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.