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PHT Morning Skate: GMs talk offside rule; hearing for Hathaway
Welcome to the PHT Morning Skate, a collection of links from around the hockey world. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at phtblog@nbcsports.com.
• During Tuesday’s general manager meetings in Toronto, the group discussed modifying the current interpretation of offside, something they’ll follow up on when they get together again in March. [NHL.com]
• After the controversial play involving an injured Matt Calvert over the weekend, NHL director of officiating Stephen Walkom said there was no interesting in changing the rule. [ESPN]
• Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway will have a Wednesday hearing after spitting at Ducks defenseman Erik Gudbranson Monday night. [TSN]
• Seattle GM Ron Francis says the expansion team will decide on a name in the first quarter of 2020 and the demand for season tickets is off the charts. [NHL.com]
• Kirby Dach has made an immediate impact with the Blackhawks. [NBC Sports Chicago]
• Something has to change with the struggling Flames. [Sportsnet]
• Patrik Laine’s complete game has taken a big step this season. [Winnipeg Free Press]
• Does Lias Andersson have a future with the Rangers? [NY Post]
• Cale Makar is turning out to be better than many expected for the Avalanche. [Mile High Hockey]
• The Bruins are closing getting closer to full health. [Bruins Daily]
• How Jordan Greenway, Joel Eriksson Ek and Luke Kunin are helping fix some of the Wild’s problems. [Pioneer Press]
• Another collapse on the horizon for the Sabres? [Spector’s Hockey]
• Matt Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier have been stepping up for the Islanders. [Gotham Sports Network]
• At what point should Tristan Jarry start more for the Penguins? [Pensburgh]
• A look at some of the top prospects who will likely go high in June’s entry draft. [Rotoworld]
• What are Paul Henderson’s chances of making the Hockey Hall of Fame? [Featurd]
• Finally, Brandon Hawkins of the Wheeling Nailers pulled off the lacrosse move Tuesday: