The Buffalo Sabres are the NHL’s hottest team, owners of a ten-game winning streak. While numerous contributors have helped drive the club’s reversal in fortunes, one name standing out is that of Sabres forward Josh Doan, in the midst of his first season in Western New York.
It has been a year since Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Tom Galvin announced the formation of a committee to bring back the Arizona Coyotes.
Ever since the Arizona Coyotes left in their emotional goodbye at Mullett Arena, speculation has surrounded the league about whether if or when the Coyotes will ever return.
April 18, 2024, the day that hockey left the desert. On that day, the Arizona Coyotes franchise was essentially split in two. The team's hockey assets - players, coaches and front office staff, draft picks, etc.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
An Arizona State alum, and Arizona native is on the move. According to Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff, Josh Doan, son of Arizona Coyotes legend Shane Doan, has been traded to the Buffalo Sabres along with defenseman Michael Kesselring in a deal that sends JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth.
The Utah Hockey Club announced Friday that right winger Dylan Guenther will be sidelined indefinitely with a lower-body injury. In a corresponding roster move, right winger Josh Doan has been recalled from the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners.
On Wednesday, the Arizona Coyotes unveiled their Quarter-Century teams, naming their best players since 2000, voted on by broadcasters and former players.
The best players from one of the NHL’s relocated franchises over the past 25 years have been revealed. The league has begun rolling out its multi-phased celebration, honoring the best players for each of the 32 franchises, including the Arizona Coyotes, now known as the Utah Hockey Club.
Same team, different city, new legacy. The brand-new Utah Hockey Club has had an outstanding start, winning its first three games – including two in overtime.
We’re introducing a new segment here at The Hockey Writers called the ‘Utah HC Buzz.’ It’s similar to news and rumors pieces in the past, but just a new name to spice things up ahead of the 2024-25 season.
The Arizona State men’s hockey team has seen plenty of talents flow through the system. Most prominently, the likes of Josh Doan, son of Coyotes legend Shane Doan, and longtime netminder Joey Daccord.
This will be a season of firsts for the Utah Hockey Club. They are playing in their inaugural season and hoping to earn better results than their predecessor the Arizona Coyotes could the last few years.
The Utah Hockey Club has yet to officially pick a name and mascot since moving away from the Arizona Coyotes, but their on-ice uniforms have officially been revealed.
There are always historic nights for franchises in the NHL for various reasons. Most recently, Utah general manager Bill Armstong drafted Tij Iginla, the son of Calgary Flames legend Jarome Iginla.
Craig Conroy and Jarome Iginla didn’t get off to the best start when the American centre arrived with the Calgary Flames prior to the 2001 trade deadline.
Brad Treliving hasn’t done enough to earn the benefit of the doubt from Maple Leafs fans. And I will admit to having a negative reaction to the Oliver Ekman-Larsson signing when I first saw it.
The last name Doan carries major significance in Arizona’s hockey culture. Both Shane and Josh Doan created memorable moments in the desert. Josh’s father, Shane Doan, played over 1,500 NHL games and recorded 972 points for the Winnipeg Jets/Arizona Coyotes franchise.
Way, way back in the 1990s, the Western Hockey League’s Kamloops Blazers were a powerhouse team. With a stacked roster, the Blazers won back-to-back Memorial Cups in 1994 and 1995.
Shane Doan, former captain of the Arizona Coyotes, has been reunited with his retirement banner, making for an emotional and significant moment in Coyotes history.
For the past nine games, the Arizona Coyotes have been able to count on the services of the son of legendary Yotes player Shane Doan. Josh Doan was recalled from the AHL at the end of March, and since then, the 22-year-old has scored eight points.
Thursday, March 26 should be a fantastic night for the Arizona Coyotes. The team and their fans get to witness a legacy player Josh Doan make his NHL debut.
An early second-round pick by the Coyotes in 2021, he spent the following two seasons at Arizona State University, where he averaged just over a point per game and was awarded the captaincy in his sophomore season.
For the first time in his pro career, former ASU NCAA Division I captain Josh Doan has received a significant honor. The Roadrunners announced today that Doan will be heading to San Jose, California for the 2024 AHL All-Star Game, representing the Pacific Division.
Shane's No. 19 is one of only a few numbers the Coyotes have retired over the years. Josh, who was born and raised in Arizona, had 31 goals and 39 assists for 70 points in 53 games with the Chicago Steel of the USHL last season.
The NHL trade deadline is nearing, and this typically festive time of the season appears a bit more quiet and tame than usual. These couple of weeks ahead of the deadline are usually bubbling to the brim with rumors, until everything explodes on D-Day in a sea of fake Twitter accounts and out-of-left-field type deals.