Morning Skate: Thursday, January 3

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 Manyincluding this writergave Eklund credit for breaking word of the new NHL offer thats rekindled talks, but some of the Cult of Hockey guys at the Edmonton Journal think hes the kind of Internet creation that shouldn't be lauded for getting it right every once in a while. Its an interesting and fair argument.

 

 Bruce Dowbiggin says that the NHL owners have only themselves to blame for unifying their players against them. Its extremely hard to argue that premise.

 

 Good Ron Borges piece on Shawn Thornton continuing to stay busy and stay in shape while waiting for the NHL lockout to end.

 

 Some video evidence, courtesy of Puck Daddy, of Tyler Seguin dominating Switzerland during his time with HC Biel.

 

 A legitimate question: if the Toronto Maple Leafs are such an NHL cash cow, why arent they wielding much more influence within the Board of Governors?

 

 Nick Cotsonika says that the NHL lockout stare down is all about timing, and thats completely true. This has been about a 48-game regular season starting Jan. 19 for a long time, and it continues to be.

 

 For something completely different: a great, thought-provoking column from Philadelphia Flyers scout and You Can Play President Patrick Burke on Torii Hunters comments putting any potential gay teammates in a negative light.

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