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Doan inks long-term deal to anchor Sabres' future
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Doan inks long-term deal to anchor Sabres' future

Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Doan signed a seven-year extension worth a $6.95 million AAV, keeping him in Buffalo through the 2032-33 season. The 23-year-old is posting career highs this season (15 goals, 20 assists, 35 points) and leads with 35 takeaways, while driving strong two-way play as the Sabres enjoy favorable expected-goals metrics with him on the ice. Doan was acquired from Utah with Michael Kesselring for JJ Peterka, and management sees him as a core piece for the team's future, with coach Lindy Ruff praising his energy and work ethic.

Doan inks seven-year deal to anchor Sabres' future
sports1 month ago

Doan inks seven-year deal to anchor Sabres' future

Josh Doan signed a seven-year, $48.65 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres, an average annual value of $6.95 million, to begin next season. The 23-year-old forward posted career highs this season (15 goals, 20 assists, 35 points in 49 games) with Buffalo and was acquired from the Utah Mammoth in a trade for JJ Peterka; Doan has 63 career NHL points in 111 games. Sabres GM called him a hard-working, developing core piece as Buffalo sits fourth in the Atlantic and eyes a return to the playoffs after last qualifying in 2011.

"Josh Doan's NHL Debut: A Fairytale Moment with the Coyotes"
sports1 year ago

"Josh Doan's NHL Debut: A Fairytale Moment with the Coyotes"

Josh Doan, son of former Coyotes captain Shane Doan, made his NHL debut with the Arizona Coyotes, scoring two goals including the game-winner in a 6-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. His journey from playing for ASU to the Tucson Roadrunners and now the Coyotes has been a fairytale for Arizona hockey fans, as he becomes the first Arizona-born player to join the Coyotes. Doan's performance earned him praise and a game-to-game evaluation from GM Bill Armstrong, with a likely return to the AHL for the playoffs.