Shane Doan News

Oh, the Pheonix Coyotes always find a way to be a relevant franchise even when they are most irrevelant.

Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan congratulates right wing Radim Vrbata after scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at Honda Center.

I know that I have been very critical of many things that involve the Phoenix Coyotes in the past.

As they attempt to determine whether or not their ownership situation will finally reach a conclusion this summer, the Phoenix Coyotes head into the 2013 offseason with a laundry list of things they need to do in order to get back into the playoffs after a disappointing regular season.

After making the playoffs for three consective seasons, the Phoenix Coyotes missed the postseason in 2013 and still face the uncertainty that has been hanging over the franchise since the league took over the team in 2009.

After the Phoenix Coyotes failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs earlier this spring, offseason events were quickly placed in perspective.

The Phoenix Coyotes have a pretty tall task in front of them this summer. Their list of important things includes a new contract for their general manager, one for their head coach, and a boatload of free agents, both of the restricted and unrestricted variety.

Phoenix Coyotes captain Shane Doan came to Arizona with the franchise in 1996 when it moved from Winnipeg.

School: Arizona State University When you started with Bonneville Phoenix: March 2011 Favorite sports memory: Being in the locker room after Shane Doan's first hat trick, first Manchester United game in the U.S. Favorite all-time athlete: Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs Favorite sports movies: Mighty Ducks, Remember the Titans, Sandlot When ... (more)