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 Canadiens paid tribute to Henri Richard before their game against the Predators. (NHL.com)
• Bolts forward Anthony Cirelli is in the Selke Trophy discussion. (The Hockey News)
• Is it time for the NHL to change the playoff format? (ESPN)
• NCAA women’s hockey players are creating their own content. (The Ice Garden)
• Sportsnet breaks down five questions that need to be answered before the end of the season. (Sportsnet)
• Now that both their goalies are healthy, who will the Jackets turn to? (The Cannon)
• Where does Patrice Bergeron rank among top centers in the NHL? (NBC Sports Boston)
• The Flyers signed prospect Wyatte Wylie to a three-year entry-level contract. (NHL.com/Flyers)
• Shane Wright’s rookie season in the OHL is proving that the “exceptional status” is still legitimate. (Raw Charge)
• The Penguins have a lot of issues. Adam Gretz looks at which one is the most pressing. (Pensburgh)
• The Coyotes’ season is on the verge of being over. (Five For Howling)
• The Stars need to find a way to put the puck in the net. (Defending Big D)
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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.