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.
• The Hockey News breaks down a list of the 10 worst shootout shooters. (The Hockey News)
• Angela James should be a household name, but why isn’t she? (Sportsnet)
• How did the trade deadline alter the playoff landscape? (ESPN)
• Dave Ayres’ stick went to the Hockey Hall of Fame. (The Score)
• Pavel Francouz is going to get an opportunity to be a difference-maker for the Avs. (Denver Post)
• Capitals defenseman Michael Kempny is trying to play his way out of his funk. (Washington Post)
• It’s been eight years since the Kings and Devils played in the Stanley Cup Final. What’s happened to both teams since then? (All About the Jersey)
• Here’s five ways the Bolts will try to fill the void left by the Steven Stamkos injury. (Tampa Bay Times)
• Henrik Lundqvist didn’t embarrass himself in Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. (New York Post)
• Corey Crawford is playing his best hockey of the season right now. (NBC Sports Chicago)
• The St. Louis Blues’ scoring depth has been a difference-maker for them this season. (St. Louis Game-Time)
• The Golden Knights have received a boost since the trade deadline. (Sinbin.Vegas)
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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.