Shane Doan, W
-6'1", 230 lbs
-Phoenix Coyotes' Captain from 2003-04 until present
-Played in the 2004 and 2009 All Star Games
-Top 30 points finishes: 20th, 22nd, 28th
-Scored 50 points 10 times, 60 points 5 times
-Team scoring finishes since 1999-2000: 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st, 2nd*
*projected
Crude comparison of Doan's stats to traditional second liners:
http://hfboards.ca/showpost.php?p=31...&postcount=673
International:
-Gold Medal at the 2004 World Cup
-Member of the 2006 Olympics Team
-2 Gold Medals and 2 Silvers at the World Championships
-Captain of the 2007 (gold) and 2008 (silver) WC teams
Feb 13, 2009 -HNC Analysts pick their Team Canada
Cassie Campbell - Shane Doan "A" — Great leadership and will fulfill third- or fourth-line duties.
Mark Crawford - Shane Doan — Plays both wings equally well.
Elliotte Friedman - Shane Doan "A"
Kelly Hrudey - Shane Doan — Grinder with hands.
Jim Hughson - Shane Doan "A" — Character and sandpaper.
Jeff Marek - Shane Doan "A" — Can never have enough character guys with skill.
Scott Morrison - Shane Doan — Grit and leadership.
Craig Simpson - Shane Doan "A" — Versatility, leadership and experience.
PJ Stock - Shane Doan — Should play with Richards and be on shutdown line. Great leader.
Read more:
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stor...#ixzz1Gnrwx1cR
Quote:
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Originally Posted by Keith Harrison, blogger
Shane Doan: Also able to play both wings, Doan's physicality and effective approach to defence see him on a checking line that will still be dangerous offensively. He is a fast and strong forward capable of digging in the corners and making smart decisions.
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http://www.hockeypolls.com/content/t...keiths-edition
(Ultimately Team Canada went with the younger Brendan Morrow instead of Doan)