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.
• Dale Weise talks about what it’s like to be an NHL veteran in the minors leagues. (Montreal Gazette)
• Former NBA Commissioner David Stern had a big impact on the NHL. (The Hockey News)
• Travis Yost breaks down the analytics all-stars for TSN.ca.
• Brad Marchand should’ve been selected as an all-star over Patrice Bergeron. (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
• Pavel Zacha’s level on inconsistency has been frustrating for the New Jersey Devils. (All About the Jersey)
• There’s a big difference between the goaltending the Flyers get at home compared to on the road. (Broad Street Hockey)
• Jonathan Huberdeau isn’t just an All-Star, he’s become a superstar. (Rat Trick)
• Nathan MacKinnon is on pace to have another career year. (Mile High Sticking)
• Here’s a list of 10 things the St. Louis Blues should be thankful for. (St. Louis Game-Time)
• The Michael Frolik trade will finally give the Flames a little salary cap flexibility. (Flames Nation)
• Sinbin.Vegas compares current and former seasons by Golden Knights rookies. (Sinbin.Vegas)
• The NHL announced that the Wild would host the next Winter Classic, but who should they go up against? (Hockey Wilderness)
• Team USA won gold at the U-18 Women’s World Hockey Championship. (USA Hockey)
• There’s a Gritty butter sculpture and it’s glorious. (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
• NHL players look back at their experience at the World Junior Hockey Championship. (Sporting News)
• Gus Katsaros breaks down five players he thinks will regress in the second half of the season. (Rotoworld)
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