PHT Morning Skate: Lightning, Stamkos feel better prepared for Habs
By Dhiren MahibanApr 30, 2015, 8:00 AM EDT
PHT's Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what's happening and what we'll be talking about around the NHL world and beyond.
After being swept in first round of last spring's playoffs by the Montreal Canadiens, Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning feel they're better prepared for this year's rematch.
"We weren't ready to play at that level. We had a lot of young guys," Stamkos said per The Associated Press. "We have another year under our belt. Now we have a series win, and a Game 7 win under our belt. Guys get more confidence." (AP)
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Having won just three bronze medals in the past 20 years at the World Hockey Championship, Ken Campbell writes it's time for the Americans to pay a little more attention to the international competition. (The Hockey News)
A St. Louis Blues fan won an unfortunate radio contest. Prior to the Blues being eliminated in the first round, a fan had a St. Louis Blues 2015 Stanley Cup champions tattoo paid for by 105.7 the Point. (Bar Down)
Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson made good on his bet with Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi following the Canucks first round loss to the Flames. (Yahoo)
With it being Thursday, here's a little throwback highlight pack. The pack features Stamkos, Michael Del Zotto, Alex Pietrangelo, Jordan Eberle, Travis Hamonic, Martin Jones and Tyler Johnson participating at the 2000 Super Novice Brick Hockey Tournament at Edmonton's West Edmonton Mall.
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