The Coyotes have parted ways with longtime captain Shane Doan, a source said, as the organization told the 40-year-old Saturday morning that he's no longer part of the organization.
Doan was set to become an unrestricted free agent due for a new contract.
Doan was thanked for his service and time, the source said, explaining that the organization is "getting rid of everything old and going in a different direction."
Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will be named captain, the source said.
Coyotes owner Andrew Barroway released a statement early Monday afternoon that said Doan will be a "member of our Pack forever.