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Morning Skate: Detroit ensures a disappointing debut for Dion Phaneuf
Alliterations!
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Lace ‘em up. Time for the Morning Skate.
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THE FINAL EXAM IS NEXT
Interesting how similarly the Dallas Stars and Washington Capitals won on Thursday ahead of their big matchup this weekend.
Both relied on hat tricks; the Capitals got one from Alex Ovechkin while Patrick Eaves scored three times in the first period for Dallas. And both needed huge nights from their goalies; Braden Holtby made 33 saves and Kari Lehtonen stopped
WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:
- Ironically, the Penguins hosted the singer of their goal song last night and then scored zero goals.
- Their conquerors? The New York Rangers, who find themselves streaking after a rare road win.
- Don’t let Henrik Lundqvist’s shutout fool you; the Rangers didn’t play a perfect game by any means last night.
- Martin Brodeur became immortalized in New Jersey on Tuesday during a fantastic ceremony that retired his jersey AND unveiled a statue in his honor.
- This is a crucial home stand for the Red Wings, and they’re nailing it so far.
- For the first time in a while, the Coyotes played decent hockey! They lost anyway.
TRADE RUMORS
- Detroit could be in on Oilers defenseman Justin Schultz, and Winging It In Motown thinks that’s a bad idea.
- The Kings dropped Christian Ehrhoff on waivers yesterday afternoon, and every fan thinks their team should claim him. Here at SBN, we fielded arguments for the Wild, the Bruins, the Sharks and the Red Wings.
- Andrew Ladd could be a good trade target for the Chicago Blackhawks.
- Dustin Byfuglien’s new contract might impact how the Rangers decide to trade or keep Keith Yandle.
NEWS & NOTES
- The Phaneuf trade isn’t something Flyers GM Ron Hextall would do, and Philly fans should be thankful.
- Matchsticks & Gasoline looks back at the original Phaneuf trade that sent him from Calgary to Toronto and wonders who won.
- Vancouver lost Alexander Edler and Brandon Sutter to lengthy injuries.
- Finally, Matt Bartkowski’s mom is simply the best.
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