Confirmed with Link: Shane Doan named Special Advisor to the General Manager

[Mr Knies Guy]

Shane Doan is a pretty big deal, although I thought he'd be an Arizona lifer (though I figured Spezza would be a Leaf lifer).

Doan was also a mean sunovabitch. Further indication, imo, that we'll be looking for more pugnacity and truculence.

He’s the Leafs’ Dwight Schrute, what impact is he gonna have on the babies?

Oh, and lol about this being for Matthews. Matthews is about himself, money and fame, I highly doubt Dian being here vs Arizona matters in any way

 

[hockeywiz542]

Johnson on Doan joining the Leafs and a heated discussion on Matthews' next contract - TSN.ca

TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson joined the OverDrive guys to discuss Shane Doan's appointment with the Leafs, what it could mean for the Coyotes, Brad Treliving's thought process, what Auston Matthews' next contract could look like, why the leafs struggle to sign players long-term and more.

 

[egd27]

Now the Leafs are handing out money to friends and family? What’s next, Paul Marner as the AGM?

This better be a hire based on merit.

Who cares?

Give Papa Matthews and Papa Marner $5M office jobs each if it means the two princes take a couple of mil less AAV.

 

[PromisedLand]

so is this an actual AGM position or like spezza "special assistant to GM"

????

 

[67leafs]

I’m a big Doaner fan….been to his ranch in AZ

 

[Bellefour20]

You are wrong if you think he was hired to help keep Matthews in Toronto. Clearly the Kamloops Blazers legend was brought in to keep my boy Fraser Minten happy. The true heir to the Leafs throne.

 

[PromisedLand]

I don't hate the move but I chuckled at that.

LMAO

this is actually hilarious. I see the tweet's point though. If this means Matthews signes for 12.5 AAV I am cool with that. If we still give matthews anywhere between 13 to 15 aav I am really gonna be pissed.

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

so is this an actual AGM position or like spezza "special assistant to GM"

????

 

[PromisedLand]

Matthews congratulates Doan on retirement​

Maple Leafs center pays tribute to 'childhood idol' over Twitter​

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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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I guess Leafs will be hiring bozak to attrack mcdavid in future huh?

 

[Smif]

People thinking this is about Matthews.

Ya, for me it's just a great hire for the new direction we want to go in. His relationship with Matthews is just a bonus.

 

[Clark4Ever]

I like the move. By all accounts, Doan is a promising young NHL executive and he has a history with Treliving. The fact that he might be able to help with the Matthews contract negotiations is a bonus.

 

[AustonMarner]

Does the Doan hiring mean the end for current AGM/Marlies GM Laurence Gilman?

 

[WTFMAN99]

Does the Doan hiring mean the end for current AGM/Marlies GM Laurence Gilman?

No, Doan is just assistant to the GM....Laurence is a full on AGM currently.

 

[LaPlante94]

You can't be serious.

Why would Matthews do that?

Is he going to be hanging out with Doan on weekends? Skating with him in the morning? Going to the gym with him? Night clubs and Raptors games? Having the occasional beer on his front porch?

Most players have a long list of considerations, and who the Assistant to the GM is has got to be near the bottom.

How about things like:
Salary
Term
Chance to win
Endorsements
Culture
Entertainment (Raptors/Bieber)
Life after hockey
The Coach
Team mates
Being close to Mom and Dad
Being close to friends

Damn, if all that was the case we would've signed a hell of a lot more players over the last 20 or so years don't you think?

 

[al secord]

Another quality playoff performer.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Does the Doan hiring mean the end for current AGM/Marlies GM Laurence Gilman?

Doan is replacing Spezza effectively.

Gilman hasn't really been an AGM here for 2 years. He's already effectively been replaced, but I think he still has a contract so the Leafs just stuck him somewhere that allows him to still be around, but not really be around.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

I guess Leafs will be hiring bozak to attrack mcdavid in future huh?

Connor McDavid, C, Erie Otters (OHL) – Who is the NHL player your play would most likely be compared to: “Tyler Bozak”

Legendary.

 

[al secord]

Yes, let’s say publicly it’s not about the core 4. Then you hire his idol.

I’m finding it hard to root for Matthews, Marner and Nylander if this what they are about.

Unhinged

 

[thewave]

Monday: Matthews - I like chocolate covered almonds.
Tuesday: BT - The Toronto Maple Leafs have appointed chocolate almonds as AGM.

 

[al secord]

Some don't seem to realize that Treliving has had a professional relationship with Doan for decades.

 

[Trapper]

I guess Leafs will be hiring bozak to attrack mcdavid in future huh?

Matthews congratulates Doan on his retirement.
And now Doan is here to congratulate Matthews, Marner and Nylander on their retirement after the next contracts.

 

[AustonMarner]

Doan is replacing Spezza effectively.

Gilman hasn't really been an AGM here for 2 years. He's already effectively been replaced, but I think he still has a contract so the Leafs just stuck him somewhere that allows him to still be around, but not really be around.

I feel like you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about... lol

 

[rimshot]

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Since Doan was the GM of Canada's gold medal team at the WCs, he is actually more qualified to be GM than Dubas was when the Leafs hired him. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

 

[Superstar]

LOL, so Matthews is really getting everything...money, term and Doan too...just waiting for Marner to bring in Gilmour when it's time to negotiate his contract...

 

[AustonMarner]

No, Doan is just assistant to the GM....Laurence is a full on AGM currently.

I can almost guarantee Doan is going to have a greater roll than Spezza had (nothing/Dubas fluffer)

Thinking maybe Gillman and/or Hardy will be let go soon in order for Doan to have an actual roll as AGM

I guess we'll find out soon enough...