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PHT Morning Skate: Where the Kings look to get back on the horse

Phoenix Coyotes v Los Angeles Kings - Game Four

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 20: Drew Doughty #8, Dustin Brown #23, Colin Fraser #24 and Brad Richardson #15 of the Los Angeles Kings talk during a break in the game against the Phoenix Coyotes in Game Four of the Western Conference Final during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/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.

The Kings are focusing in on what they need to do to finish off the Coyotes. Actually doing it may prove to be a bit more difficult. (L.A. Times)

The Coyotes could use a boost from Radim Vrbata in Game 5. He’s been a little too quiet in this series. (NHL.com)

Bob McKenzie says the Rangers defense let them down in Game 4. Their offense was rather putrid too. (TSN)

It’s been a long time coming for Adrian Aucoin to make an appearance in the conference finals. (NHL.com)

You can add Shawn Thornton’s name to the list of players who said they’d happily accept a gay teammate. (CSNNE.com)

Sheldon Souray would love to remain a Dallas Stars defenseman next season. (Stars)

Meanwhile, the Stars are really good about playing things smart and that’s thanks to owner Tom Gaglardi. (Angus Certified)

Dennis Wideman says he wants to stay in Washington but that might not happen with free agency looming this summer. (CSNWashington.com)

The Oilers’ coaching search is moving slowly and assistant coach Kelly Buchberger is sweating out whether he’ll be back or not. (Edmonton Journal)

The Hurricanes signed a pair of younger players in Bobby Sanguinetti and Nicolas Blanchard. (News & Observer)

The Flyers signed a pair of players for depth in the organization. (Broad Street Hockey)

St. Louis signed 2010 draft pick defenseman Jani Hakanpaa. (Post-Dispatch)

The Memorial Cup is roaring along in the CHL with lots of possibilities yet to be decided. (Buzzing The Net)