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PHT Morning Skate: Where Doan thinks Coyotes have mid-market potential in Glendale

Los Angeles Kings v Phoenix Coyotes - Game Five

GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 22: Shane Doan #19 of the Phoenix Coyotes looks on before taking on the Los Angeles Kings in Game Five of the Western Conference Final during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 22, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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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.

Connor McDavid, who is still just 15 years old, has been selected as the OHL Rookie of the Month. Sidney Crosby recently said that McDavid reminds him of himself and he’s hardly the only person to praise the young prospect. (OHL.com)

Edmonton Oilers prospect Brandon Davidson has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. He’ll start treatment immediately and plans to “battle through this.” (Edmonton Journal)

Don Lonergan isn’t a player or an owner, but he’s one of the many people who are financially hurt by the ongoing NHL lockout. (Chicago Tribune)

Shane Doan still believes that Glendale is a viable hockey market. He thinks if they get an owner that reassures fans that the team will not move, then they’ll be able to capitalize on their recent on-ice success and become a “middle of the pack” team revenue wise. He also noted that the lockout hasn’t done them any favors when it comes to growing their fanbase after their impressive playoff run. (ESPN)

Depending on the length of this lockout, unrestricted free agent Andrew Brunette might have played in his last NHL game. Or, as Brunette put it, “I’ve got one foot in the grave and one foot on the ice with the casket slowly creaking to a close.” (Star Tribune)

Steven Stamkos is going to wait at least another two or three weeks before signing with a European club. (Tampa Bay Times)