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Morning Skate: The race for Nolan Patrick is well underway
He’ll be the top prize at the draft in a few months.


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Lace ‘em up. Time for the Morning Skate.
NOLAN PATRICK WATCH
- The race for the first overall pick is on, and the prize this year will be a big center from Brandon.
- We laugh at Zambonis, and rightfully so! They’re hilarious, from their tiny seats to the name “Zamboni.” But they deserve your respect, because this is what happens when they die.
- If you need to get somewhere fast, hop in an elevator with a GM.
- MAGIC MITCH
- Bryan Bickell’s career might not be over despite his recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
- Dallas forgot how to do overtime.
- Here are your plays of the week in women’s hockey.
- Injury woes continue to plague the Kings.
- Calgary will try to move on from yet another disappointing week.
- San Jose lost their Karlsson. What now?
- It only took five weeks for Patrick Kane to score a goal of the year contender. What gives?
- Turns out that the Devils have one of the best rookies in the Eastern Conference, and his name isn’t Pavel Zacha.
- The Panthers are determined to claim every above-average depth forward in the NHL.
- What do the Sabres need to fix their defense?
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