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PHT Morning Skate: Analytics All-Stars; David Stern’s impact on NHL

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Patrick Sharp and Anson Carter giver their predictions for the second half of the season, including players to watch and teams that are in trouble.

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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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.