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The possibility of the Arizona Coyotes returning to the NHL just became considerably more personal. According to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger, Shane Doan could be heavily involved with one of the two groups interested in bringing the Coyotes back to Arizona.

NHL News / Burn City Sports / September 4

Will the Arizona Coyotes return to the NHL or lose their expansion slot to Atlanta?

The dream of bringing the Arizona Coyotes back to the NHL is entering a critical stage, and the competition may be getting tougher as traction in Atlanta could put a halt to Arizona’s progress.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 30

On This Day In NHL History: Doan, Selanne, Poile, Muller

Although the news around the NHL may be quiet on August 30, 2026, with the training camp just a little over two weeks away, that hasn’t always been the case.

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NHL Notebook: Golden Knights and Ducks series tied, Shane Doan exits Maple Leafs

It’s been a back-and-forth battle between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the 2026 NHL playoffs. The Ducks have taken the hockey world by surprise this playoffs, eliminating the Edmonton Oilers in a six-game series.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 11

Shane Doan, Maple Leafs Mutually Part Ways

The Toronto Maple Leafs have mutually parted ways with special assistant Shane Doan per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Doan’s contract in Toronto was set to expire on June 30.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 11

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Doan, Chayka & Matthews Tension

There’s a lot of noise around the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. As usual, this is kind of a “sort it out in plain language” moment. Not deep dives, just three things that keep popping up and actually matter a bit if you zoom out.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Shane Doan & Maple Leafs Officially Part Ways

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Shane Doan, who served as a special advisor, have officially agreed to part ways. This news has been rumoured to be happening after John Chayka was hired as the team’s new GM.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

Maple Leafs and Shane Doan Part Ways: Canucks Next Stop?

According to reports, including one from NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Shane Doan and the Toronto Maple Leafs have parted ways. LeBrun notes, “His deal was expiring June 30.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 11

Report: Maple Leafs, Shane Doan part ways after three seasons

Toronto Maple Leafs special advisor to the general manager Shane Doan has parted ways with the organization, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reports. Doan was hired by the Maple Leafs on June 9, 2023 to help with day-to-day operations, as a key advisor to Brad Treliving.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 11

Shane Doan, Maple Leafs part ways

Shane Doan’s options are wide open. On Monday, TSN’s Pierre Lebrun reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs parted ways with the former Arizona Coyotes superstar, who had served as a special advisor to the general manager under former GM Brad Treliving.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Canucks News & Rumours: Picking Stenberg & Picking Up Doan

There’s a sense around the Vancouver Canucks that bigger organizational changes could be coming. When a team starts shifting leadership and questioning direction, it naturally opens the door to speculation — not just about players, but about the people who shape the entire structure.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Shane Doan will be leaving the Maple Leafs

If you’ve followed his story long enough, you start to wonder if the hockey gods are just messing with Shane Doan at this point. The former Phoenix Coyotes captain was expected to lose his job with the Toronto Maple Leafs after the club introduced a new leadership group.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto making further front office changes after John Chayka hiring

The Toronto Maple Leafs officially hired John Chayka as general manager on Sunday. Chayka returns to the NHL after leading the now-defunct Arizona Coyotes from 2016 until 2020.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

McDavid and Draisaitl Unhappy, Doan and Adams to Canucks & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Edmonton Oilers, where franchise cornerstones Conor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl expressed their frustration with the direction the team is headed.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / May 1

Shane Doan Feels Like the Kind of Leader the Canucks Need

Every now and then, a name comes up that just fits — not because it’s flashy, but because it makes a kind of quiet sense. That’s where Shane Doan fits when you start talking about leadership options for the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 27

Canucks to finalize short list of GM candidates over the next 48 hours: report

As expected, the Vancouver Canucks are expected to move to the next phase of their search for a new general manager. According to The Athletic’s Thomas Drance, the Canucks are going to finalize a short list of candidates at some point over the next 48 hours.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

Canadian Teams Daily Rumours: Maple Leafs, Canucks & Jets

In today’s Canadian Teams Daily Rumours, did Jason Spezza turn down his old team for a GM job? Has another Maple Leafs employee – Shane Doan – been approached by the Canucks to be their GM?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / April 23

Toronto Maple Leafs – Potential Free Agent and GM Candidates

Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: The Toronto Maple Leafs will have just over $22 million to work with this offseason, and that is with 20 players under contract.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

NHL Rumors: Canucks Eye Doan, McDavid Injury, Red Wings and Blue Jackets Player Changes

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are keeping a close watch on Connor McDavid after a concerning performance and an injury scare in Game 2 versus the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 23

Report: Canucks ask for permission to speak to Leafs special advisor to GM Shane Doan

As the Toronto Maple Leafs review their own internal candidates, one member of the front office is gaining interest from across the league. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Wednesday that the Vancouver Canucks sought permission to speak to Maple Leafs special advisor to the general manager Shane Doan.