NHL Daily: Brady Skjei, Charlie Coyle, Colorado Avalanche

Oct 22, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Brady Skjei (76) advances the puck as Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) follows during the first period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Brady Skjei (76) advances the puck as Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) follows during the first period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Daily: Brady Skjei is Improving Before Our Eyes, Charlie Coyle to Leave His Mental Slump, Colorado Avalanche’s Defensive Rebuild Requirements and More! (Morning Coffee Headlines)

Grab your morning cup of coffee and join us here at Puck Prose for a compilation of NHL daily links that will help keep you updated with everything going on in the hockey world

There were 13 games on the NHL’s Saturday night schedule. The Washington Capitals topped the Montreal Canadiens 3-2, the LA Kings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 in OT and the Avalanche beat the Jets 5-2.

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a shootout, the Hurricanes beat the Islanders 5-4 in OT and the Maple Leafs beat the Bruins 6-5. The Sabres shut out the Senators 4-0, the Devils smashed the Blue Jackets 5-2 and the Red Wings shut out the Predators 1-0.

Lastly, the Penguins topped the Blues 4-1, the Blackhawks defeat the Stars 5-3, the Wild beat the Canucks 6-3 and Arizona beat San Jose 3-2 in a shootout.

Here is the Highlight of the Night:

NHL Daily: Morning Coffee Headlines

Brady Skjei is Growing Before Our Eyes

NY Rangers rookie Brady Skjei is continuing to improve. The d-man was a highly anticipated addition to the team and is now blossoming before our eyes and gets better every game. [Blueline Station]

Poor Representation of Winnipeg in NHL 100

The NHL 100 put the NHL’s 100 all-time greats on one list. Sadly, the Winnipeg Jets has a poor showing on the NH;’s all-time greats list. [Jets White Out]

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The Bruins’ Latest Loss is Crushing Playoff Hopes

The Boston Bruins‘ latest game loss is knocking the team’s hopes for a playoff run. Boston needs to get their play together if they want to rekindle the thought. [Causeway Crowd]

Charlie Coyle Looking to Shake Mental Slump

Minnesota Wild forward Charlie Coyle is slumping right now and the team needs him to be himself again. Coyle is looking to shake the mental slump to get back on track for his team. [Gone Puck Wild]

Isles Costly Icing Ends the Streak

The Islanders were rolling with a good streak but the team’s costly icing ended their streak where it stood. [Eyes on Isles]

The Defensive Rebuild of the Colorado Avalanche Next Season

The Colorado Avalanche are in need of a rebuild for next season. Take a look at the possible defensive pairings as a rebuild for next season. [Mile High Sticking]

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