Confirmed with Link: Shane Doan named Special Advisor to the General Manager
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He was in charge of player development in AZ so might have a more involved on ice role. Wickenheiser is technically that for us right now but I don't know how often she was actually performing that duty
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This is a bit of a clueless comment sorry...
Spezza was hired as a special assistant to the GM virtually straight out of playing hockey
Doan will be legitimate AGM & has been out of hockey since 2017 all the while gaining managerial experience for Arizona and Team Canada
Not really similar circumstances at all...
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Yeah, I get that.
My point, in a roundabout way, was that really, this is no worse than Spezza's hiring and what he brought. It's not just a token move.
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He brings the right mentality to an organization that lacks character, grit, toughness and the appropriate style of leadership necessary. He will have an influence on the players and probably have an input on roster changes as well. It's a cultural change happening in TO and I love it.
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Think it’s the opposite. Doan is highly respected, played the right style of hockey.
Maybe he’ll rub off on someone who idolized him growing up, and help change this shitty culture.
Trading a top 5 player in the league isn’t the way to go.
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I don't hate the move but I chuckled at that.
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If he's the fixer to make 34 happy his start date should have been yesterday not immediately unknown..............
Maple Leafs planning to add Coyotes great Shane Doan to front office
Shane Doan, the long-time Arizona Coyotes captain, will be joining the Toronto Maple Leafs front office alongside new general manager Brad Treliving, Sportsnet can confirm.www.sportsnet.ca
Shane Doan, the long-time Arizona Coyotes captain, will be joining the Toronto Maple Leafs front office alongside new general manager Brad Treliving, Sportsnet can confirm.
Sportsnet 590 The Fan's Nick Kypreos and ESPN's Kevin Weekes were first to report the connection between Doan and the Maple Leafs. A timeline for when Doan will join the Maple Leafs or what role he will hold was not immediately known.
probably.......
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Front row seats every game and a thumbs up and affirmative nod to Matthews anytime eye contact is made. That's gotta be worth a couple mils.
Great move I support this hire.
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Not sure what to expect from Doan. He can speak about loyalty at least.
An interesting choice.
An interesting choice.
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Yes, let’s say publicly it’s not about the core 4. Then you hire his idol.Well thought out, reasoned posts full of valuable and relevant insights that help illuminate and enlighten.
You sir, are a legend. Keep up the great work.
Well thought out, reasoned posts full of valuable and relevant insights that help illuminate and enlighten.
You sir, are a legend. Keep up the great work.
I’m finding it hard to root for Matthews, Marner and Nylander if this what they are about.
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Sneaky move to help retain Matthews
Matthews congratulates Doan on retirement
Maple Leafs center pays tribute to 'childhood idol' over Twitter
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, watching Shane Doan play for the Arizona Coyotes. Shortly after Doan retired Wednesday, the reigning Calder Trophy winner congratulated the former Coyotes forward on Twitter.
"My childhood idol growing up," Matthews tweeted. "Amazing player and an even better person. Congrats on an unbelievable career Doaner!"
Matthews became a Coyotes fan at an early age and referred to Doan as his idol one day after the Coyotes announced they would not re-sign their captain of 13 seasons. He had a poster of Doan on his bedroom wall, skated with him during the offseason and took the opening faceoff against him when the Maple Leafs played at the Coyotes on Dec. 23, 2016, Matthews' first NHL game in Arizona.
It also was the night when Doan scored his 400th NHL goal in his 1,500th game.
"I loved him growing up," Matthews said June 20. "He was my idol. Then getting to know him, he's such an unbelievable person. As good as he is on the ice, the person he is off the ice really exemplifies everything about him. I'm pretty sad to see it, but he gives it his all and he's been with that organization for 21 years and he's made a big impact on and off the ice."
Matthews congratulates Doan on retirement | NHL.com
Maple Leafs center pays tribute to 'childhood idol' over Twitter
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