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Morning Skate: Erik Karlsson is just fine, thank you
And so are the Canadiens.
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Lace ‘em up. Time for the Morning Skate.
GOOSEBUMPS
It’s been a crazy week here on Planet Earth. Last night, a couple of hockey teams chose to begin games with moving anthems. Just what we needed. In Florida, Navy SEALs rappelled from the rafters. And in St. Louis, 19,000 fans gave us chills by singing the national anthem to celebrate Veteran’s Day.
Which is my cue! To our subscribers and readers who served in the military, thank you for your service. We are in your debt.
NEWS NEWS NEWS
- Here’s an under-reported story: Erik Karlsson is shooting the puck at the lowest rate since his sophomore NHL season. It might be under-reported because he has 10 points in 13 games, which is pretty normal for him. That’s just one of many reasons we shouldn’t worry about the perennial Norris Trophy contender.
- Another vet enjoying a good season: Jimmy Howard. The peaceful transition of starting goalie power in Detroit is underway, and Howard stepped in as a backup again last night and owned the Canucks.
- Our Lightning blog spoke with Tampa Bay rookie Brayden Point about his first month as an NHLer.
- Evander Kane’s future in Buffalo is murkier than ever.
- This save from Ryan Miller last night was incredible.
- Maybe the Bruins shouldn’t score on themselves. Just a thought.
- The thrilling Maple Leafs have played 13 games. Here’s why they’re winning most of them.
- Starting to get the feeling that Jake Virtanen’s days with the Canucks are numbered. They sent him down again, the latest setback in what’s been a disappointing run for the former first-round pick.
- Are the Avalanche better than they were this time last year? Let’s see what the stats tell us.
- The Rangers are searching for answers in strange places.
- Dallas bounced back from one of the worst losses in franchise history.
- If you give a mouse a cookie, he’ll want a glass of milk. If you have a weak prospect pool, you’ll end up with a dearth of depth. These are all lessons we learn as children.
- The Capitals aren’t exactly lighting the world on fire right now. But the numbers suggest everything is fine. This is fine.
- Philly has a new Untouchables Line.
- The plays of the week from women’s hockey are all kinds of awesome.
- Dallas’ first-round pick from this summer has a lot of growing to do.
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