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• It’s been 31 years since the last Battle of Alberta playoff series. How has the rivalry changed over the years? [Sportsnet]
• How will the Flames go about slowing down Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl? [NHL.com]
• Gerard Gallant has managed to get the very best out of Mika Zibanejad for the Rangers. [NY Post]
• How well do the Hurricanes knows the Rangers? Well, six of them used to play in the Big Apple. [News and Observer]
• What makes Andrew Brunette the “perfect guy†to coach the Panthers? [Florida Hockey Now]
• Barry Trotz reportedly interviewed for the open Jets head coaching job. Would he be a good fit back home? [Daily Faceoff]
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• Alex Killorn had quite the fan club in the AMALIE Arena crowd during Game 1. [Tampa Bay Times]
• Regarding Jason Spezza‘s future, it’s Toronto or retirement. [TSN]
• With salary cap hell coming, how should the Wild go about their future? [Zone Coverage]
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PHT Morning Skate: How Battle of Alberta has changed; Zibanejad’s impact originally appeared on NBCSports.com
