Niklas Jensen Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 LA Kings...haha, I don't think so. Only chance of Doan signing there is if the Kings trade away Dustin Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I wonder if Shane Doan will pick Vancouver based upon the like minded players we have on this team. I think a point could be made that the friendship of Raymond and Garrison played a role in him signing here. Does the fact that Shane Doan is an outspoken devout Christian make him want to play on a team that has a Christian emphasis in the dressing room? We heard last year that the Canucks have their own church service before each game with their own chapel in the room; obviously participation is only for those who want to be a part of it. Vancouver has a history of having religious leadership most recently Markus Naslund. Having a team with Hamhuis, Raymond, and Booth as traditional Christian followers; perhaps Doan may find this "dressing room" as a fit for him. I don't want this to turn into a flame war about religion, as I don't think theology has anything to do with the subject; it's just a point I considered as potential familiarity and like-mindedness for a potential UFA. I let people live any lifestyle they choose to as long as they respect others; and so I have no issue with people with Christian morals and lifestyles. I think the more responsible, moral, and respectable players we have, the better. -Jagori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suolucidir Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Its not going to be a 1 or 2 year deal like people on here are dreaming of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLumme Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Is this a Doan deal yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleednucksblue Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 That sounds eerily similar to Philly jumping into the Parise/Suter duo sweepstakes in order to make sure Pittsburgh didn't get at a discounted price. That's just an absolutely ridiculous offer that would handcuff the Kings for three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'd give him 5 mill a season for 3 years, then club option for a 4th at 2 mill! then give him a 250000 siging bonus that should be a great contract offer for doan and he is worth it as a leader and player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLumme Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 John Gambadoro, the source from the previous page on Doan regarding the Kings offer, just reported on his radio show that the offer could be for 30 mil over 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biasbieksa Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 He wont sign with a team that just won the cup. Wheres the fun in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winthecup Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 That is a crippling contract for a soon to be 36 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenalian Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 The signature petition is still being disputed. The citizens running the petition believe by law, they have 30 days to collect the required number of sigs and that the City of Glendale has not alolowed the proper time. That dispute will drag on. There is still the distinct possibility of further legal challenges from Gold-whatever institute that is a watchdog over government spending. I also believe, the new buyer, has not yet raised the neccessary cash to close the deal. All of this should make Doan nervous about teh future stability of the Yotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 this is the last of the big name free agents....expect it to get stupid by the teams that missed out on Parise and Suter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLPUCKDUP Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Totally agree with you here, Doan would be a great fit for our franchise, but I have learnt along time ago not to hold my breath when it comes to Free Agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenalian Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Definitely not 1. 2 or 3, I would assume. I don't imagine that even Doan would want that long a term. A guy like him might feel bad about sandbagging his team by retiring. He'll be 36 once this season gets underway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afesposit Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 He's also got his horse ranch down here and his wife has her photography business.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenalian Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 He's also got his horse ranch down here and his wife has her photography business.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Unfortunately this is true. Expect teams like, NYR, LA, Philly to make stupid offers. Nucks will not get into a spending battle for Doan. MG seems to be serious about spreading the wealth throughout the team and not top-loading salaries like many teams appear to be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suolucidir Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 They sure will get into the bidding for Doan if he wants to come here.Businesses can be sold, so can a ranch.They want to be back near home which is vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afesposit Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 If the nucks are serious about winning they pay the money and worry about it later.... win a frick'n cup, any cup! Just not the presidents cup. ---------------------- He's lived here for 15 years... This is as much home at this point as any place else is. His kids have grown up here. This is their home... I doubt he's moving back to Canada full time except to possibly play a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afesposit Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Canucks will bid, but we won't be aiming to out-bid other teams. We'll make an offer that is fair, probably something like 5mil per for 2-3 years, and then try to sell him on the team and the city. We won't be offering 30mil over 6 just because LA did. Bidding yes, war, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPS Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Well...if a religious atmosphere is part of his criteria, it does give the Nucks an advantage over the Kings and some of their "party animal" gang. It could be a factor for Doan. I played on a senior men's team that travelled to Europe a couple times and the behaviour of some of the guys on the road made for some altered relationships. Sure, when you're on the ice you can overlook stuff but these NHL guys spend weeks on the road with eachother and the behaviour of other players can really mess with chemistry. Just take a look at Boston after Thomas went all political on them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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