DIBdaQUIB Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 SO Jamison is $20 million short of buying the Coyotes...is there any way Doan still stays? I don't care where he goes...but the dude deserves a better team at this point, in my opinion at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Shane Doan's heart in Phoenix, not sure about his head: Shane Doan’s heart remains in Phoenix but you have to wonder about his head. As expected, the unrestricted free agent continues to say all the right things about his fondness for the Coyotes franchise and his sense of loyalty has never been questioned. His first priority has always been to remain in the desert. But instability of ownership and just where prospective owner Greg Jamison stands with his financial commitment continues to cloud the picture because he’s reportedly $20 million US short in required funds to complete the purchase. As many as 16 teams have kicked the tires on Doan and at least six — including the Vancouver Canucks — have shown serious interest in the 35-year-old winger, who could command as much as $30 million in a four-year deal. That sticker price shocked the Detroit Red Wings right out of the bidding and the Canucks would probably need to move a contract — the one-year, $2.275 million tag on Mason Raymond would draw some attention — to knock down the salary cap hit, regardless of what the ceiling would be in the new collective bargaining agreement. Doan was scheduled to be in Montreal this week to meet with the Canadiens, who are showing the same kind of serious interest as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. Doan earned $4.55 million last season for 22 goals and 50 points last season, but his five goals and nine points in 16 playoff games — and a career 28 points (15-13) in 55 postseason games – are the type of performance, reliability and durability that have several suitors salivating of Doan’s ability to help put them over the top. The fact he turns 36 in October doesn’t seem to be an issue because his presence is as strong on the ice as it is in the room. And what he would mean to the Canucks is obvious. Regardless, Doan has maintained hope to remain in Phoenix, but his admiration for the front office can’t hide the fact that the franchise is a financial mess in suburban Glendale. “We’ve talked,” Doan told Kamloops radio station CHNL. “[General manager] Don Maloney and [coach] Dave Tippett have been great. Their hands are pretty much right tied now with the fact that I kind of want to have a little bit more stability than what is there. The reason I want to go back is because of management and the way they’ve kind of set our team up.” However, the Coyotes’ future remains so murky that the Phoenix Business Journal reported that a candidate for the Glendale mayoral race is calling out Jamison to come clean with his finances. Arizona Rep. Jerry Weiers, R-Glendale, and other mayoral candidates oppose the city’s $300 million, 20-year arena deal with Jamison that would help him purchase the team. Here is what Weiers wrote to Jamison: Dear Mr. Jamison, “My name is Jerry Weiers. I am a long-time Glendale resident and a candidate for Glendale Mayor. Most importantly, I am a concerned Glendale resident. In a split vote, the Glendale City Council put our city’s reputation and financial health on the line when it voted to approve a $324 million lease agreement along with hikes in sales and property taxes to keep the Coyotes from leaving Glendale. They did so, in large part, based on your promises as a potential buyer. Team captain Shane Doan would like to negotiate with other teams if he doesn’t get a straight answer. Apparently, he hasn’t received a straight answer from you. Many fans are hoping he will. Either way, another constituency awaits answers too: Glendale citizens. As with Shane Doan, they deserve respect. Now. Everyone would like the Coyotes to stay in Glendale, but at what cost? Whether one is for or against it, it is indecent of you not to brief the very taxpayers you intend to take $324 million from. The time for guessing is over. The time for truth is now. With respect Mr. Jamison, you either have the means and the resources to live up to your promises or you don’t. While I disagree with the lease agreement and the tax hikes, I think those who voted for those controversial measures deserve some straight answers. More importantly, I think the residents of Glendale deserve some straight answers. The sales tax hike is days away from going into effect to bankroll the lease agreement. You have an obligation to let the taxpayers know if you are able to live up to your end of the bargain and keep the Coyotes in our city. If not, you should step out of the way and allow our city to begin a search for an alternative.” http://www.theprovince.com/business/Shane+Doan+heart+Phoenix+sure+about+head/7013161/story.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua59 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Here's a good Doan read. Some of you thinking with your hearts and not your heads should consider some of the facts regarding Doan and Phoenix. http://nhl-red-light.si.com/2012/07/30/whose-side-is-time-on-in-the-coyotes-drawn-out-sale/?sct=nhl_t11_a0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningWild Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Coyotes free agent Shane Doan talks with potential buyer Greg Jamison L.A. Lariviere @L_A_theRiver I can confirm that Doan had a conversation with Jamison on Saturday concerning #Coyotes future. Jamison asked for more time and less "noise" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sedin's 6th Sense Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 no sense of humour...we see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 He's going to stay with the Coyotes, quote me on it. I can't help but feel he's using his "interest" in other teams as an extra hand to try and force Jamison and Co. to speed up with the purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 C'mon Doan, if you really are impatient, sign today with us!!! You'll be a God here but if you don't sign, you can pack up and go away you piece of crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 When a deal is falling apart some people grasp at straws. This PHX deal stinks no matter how you look at it. Shane is on the move. He signs with Vancouver because his mother-in-law lives in Kamloops. Done deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strombone1 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 When a deal is falling apart some people grasp at straws. This PHX deal stinks no matter how you look at it. Shane is on the move. He signs with Vancouver because his mother-in-law lives in Kamloops. Done deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsandwiches Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 So any real news on this day, Monday July 30th? After all the BS in PHX with ownership and further potential lawsuits, is he ready to come to a wonderful city and play for a contender? Crossing fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningWild Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 http://tvasports.ca/tvasports/hockey/archives/2012/07/20120730-222502.html Anyone speak French, this Doan article sound interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 He's going to stay with the Coyotes, quote me on it. I can't help but feel he's using his "interest" in other teams as an extra hand to try and force Jamison and Co. to speed up with the purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 http://tvasports.ca/...730-222502.html Anyone speak French, this Doan article sound interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biasbieksa Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Things picking up a bit. I think Phoenix was the biggest road block between us getting Doan. Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningWild Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 He's done with Phoenix. Will not do anymore waiting. My favourite part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticriver Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Hmmm I don't know; this has been going on for awhile. I understand that Doan is a loyal guy, but at this point he needs to buy a clue and GFTO of there. Pittsburgh, having lost out on Parise/Semin/Suter (and in need of a top six winger) are going to be pushing hard for Doan as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeusomg Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 when was the last time you picked a job based on how close your mother in law lived? in fact you'd try to live as far as you can from what i hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogolol Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 He's done with Phoenix. Will not do anymore waiting. My favourite part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown33429 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Wow isn't Doan from Alberta? See people, not everyone wants to play for their home team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adero28 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Hope his wife can talk him into coming here:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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