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Doan to make decision in a few hours (Still a few teams in play)
I don't want to crash a party, but for me that means Doan is all but gone forever in about a week if Glendale doesn't agree to sign the leasing deal it first seemed they already had agreed to. My feeling is that has to do with a potential lockout. And if that is really the case, it doesn't look that good for the Coyotes' (and Doans') future in Glendale ...
But seriously, if you're going to just stay in phoenix then why drag it out so much. No one played his game though I think, and he ain't getting top dollar from no one because all the good teams are mostly near the cap.
Good, thankfully he's staying there and not coming east. I didn't want the Rangers to sign him at that supposed ridiculous asking price, but I'm happy for Phoenix and the fans and for him. A feel good story, if you will.
The reason is well known, he wants an owner to commit to the team before he signs. He's probably worried about signing there without a committed owner because he could end up in Quebec one day.
But seriously, if you're going to just stay in phoenix then why drag it out so much.
Is this a serious question? The very obvious answer is that the ownership situation in Phoenix was (and still is) uncertain, and Doan did not want to sign with a team that may be moved shortly as he wants his family to settle down. He felt loyalty towards Phoenix, so he has given them as much time as possible. Very, very straightforward for most people to understand, you'd think.
Is this a serious question? The very obvious answer is that the ownership situation in Phoenix was (and still is) uncertain, and Doan did not want to sign with a team that may be moved shortly as he wants his family to settle down. He felt loyalty towards Phoenix, so he has given them as much time as possible. Very, very straightforward for most people to understand, you'd think.
You conveniently ignore the second portion of my post. If it wasn't true then why did he bother to visit 5 (as far as we know) major NHL cities? Got the grand tour and all.
You conveniently ignore the second portion of my post. If it wasn't true then why did he bother to visit 5 (as far as we know) major NHL cities? Got the grand tour and all.
Because he's not entirely stupid and he realizes Phoenix is in deep dog-do with the ownership situation. He was seeing what deals there were to be had, as I think anyone would have in his shoes.
You conveniently ignore the second portion of my post. If it wasn't true then why did he bother to visit 5 (as far as we know) major NHL cities? Got the grand tour and all.
Because if the Phoenix situation did fail, he would look pretty stupid if he had no other options lined up. He told each team that he would be signing in Phoenix if at all possible and that all other teams were merely backup options. Vancouver's assistant GM Lawrence Gilman is on the record as confirming this.
Doan very clearly kept his priorities straight. Family first, and the team he has played his entire career for second. Everything has to come first. Who exactly did he hurt with his actions, other than the teams that wanted him and did not get him? And if you can't answer that question, then ask yourself what possible obligation Doan could have to teams and fans of teams that he has never played for.
Because if the Phoenix situation did fail, he would look pretty stupid if he had no other options lined up. He told each team that he would be signing in Phoenix if at all possible and that all other teams were merely backup options. Vancouver's assistant GM Lawrence Gilman is on the record as confirming this.
Doan very clearly kept his priorities straight. Family first, and the team he has played his entire career for second. Everything has to come first. Who exactly did he hurt with his actions, other than the teams that wanted him and did not get him? And if you can't answer that question, then ask yourself what possible obligation Doan could have to teams and fans of teams that he has never played for.
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills here.
For sure. I don't think Doan needs to explain anything to anyone, except for maybe his employers.
But to me, this desire to stay in Phoenix could bite him in the ass. If the deal in Phoenix breaks down and he's forced to look to those backup options, how quickly is the tune going to change when the new CBA expects a cap drop to the high 50's/low 60's? He will likely have to take a significant pay cut and entertain offers from undesirable teams as many of the high end teams will be cutting salary. That's a pretty big risk to take for someone who is supposedly thinking family first. He could very well end up making a lot less then what he could have if he made a big boy decision this past summer.
Doan has this tunnel vision about Phoenix and the opportunity cost that could potentially be lost is significant.
For sure. I don't think Doan needs to explain anything to anyone, except for maybe his employers.
But to me, this desire to stay in Phoenix could bite him in the ass. If the deal in Phoenix breaks down and he's forced to look to those backup options, how quickly is the tune going to change when the new CBA expects a cap drop to the high 50's/low 60's? He will likely have to take a significant pay cut and entertain offers from undesirable teams as many of the high end teams will be cutting salary. That's a pretty big risk to take for someone who is supposedly thinking family first. He could very well end up making a lot less then what he could have if he made a big boy decision this past summer.
Doan has this tunnel vision about Phoenix and the opportunity cost that could potentially be lost is significant.
At this point in his career/life, I would imagine he's willing to trade some money for security. I think him not immediately signing a $7.5 million deal (rumored) proves that. He will still get his cash in Phoenix.
To me this looks like doan is frustrated at the process and how long it's taking and this is his way of pressuring the situation. While I think the odds are he will go back to phoenix... it isn't over yet. There is still a good chance this could fall thru.
But seriously, if you're going to just stay in phoenix then why drag it out so much. No one played his game though I think, and he ain't getting top dollar from no one because all the good teams are mostly near the cap.
Obviously you are missing the point. He wanted to stay but onlu if ownership worked out
