As you open this on a Thursday morning in November, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is hockey. And, unless you’re Canadian, like some of you probably are, why would you be? It’s currently Thanksgiving in the United States, a time for rest, relaxation, some good food, and sports.
Morning Skate: Here’s what hockey fans are thankful for this Thanksgiving, probably
Don’t quote us on it though.
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Hockey, at least, is taking a rare day off after a 15-game slate Wednesday evening. For one day, the troubles of a long hockey season don’t need to bother you as the quarter pole of the year has come and gone. There’s a lot that happened on Wednesday, from the Oilers making a 6-2 statement game in Detroit to the Flyers losing their sixth game in a row.
Instead, we’re going to list some of the things hockey fans should be thankful for this season. The season may not be turning out like some of you hope, but there’s always at least one positive.
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Lace ’em up. Time for the Morning Skate.
- The Golden Knights: The health of your goaltending is slowly, but surely coming back!
- The Oilers: Connor McDavid is still Connor McDavid, despite reports to the contrary.
- The Blackhawks: Your defense might not be great, but, hey, there’s another outdoor game waiting for you soon!
- The Coyotes: Two words: Regulation. Wins.
- The Lightning: Three words: Stamkos. And. Kucherov.
- The Blues: A competent first line around Vladimir Tarasenko, finally.
- The Flyers: Hey, at least the Eagles and Sixers are doing well, eh?
Sorry Philadelphia, I couldn’t resist.
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- Duncan Keith, the future Jaromir Jagr of defensemen, says he wants to play until he’s 45 years old.
- The Flyers traded away Brayden Schenn to the Blues. Now he’s making them regret it.
- The eastern Canada road trip showed everyone what this Coyotes team wants to be. Now, they just have to keep going.
- The Senators claimed 27-year-old Gabriel Dumont off of waivers Wednesday.
- The Rangers changed their mind on signing suspended KHL star Danis Zaripov.
- Brian Gibbons leads the Devils in goals with nine. Just how legit is he?
- A lack of emotion in a heavy non-conference schedule has plagued the Minnesota Wild.
- With Victor Rask in Carolina’s doghouse, could he be of Penguins interest?
- Scott Darling had a very absent-minded goaltending mistake after allowing a floater of a goal from his own blue line.
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