According to a report from Arizona Sports, the Oilers, as well as the Flames, Predators, Stars and Rangers, were interested in Doan. However, despite interest from multiple clubs, the 40-year-old decided it was time to hang them up after 21 seasons in the NHL.
The Coyotes made the decision to not re-sign their longtime captain prior to the 2017 offseason, and he hit the free agent market on July 1. Earlier in the offseason, Doan’s agent said he was interested in playing another season, but that changed over time.
In 74 games this past season, the Alberta native racked up six goals and 27 points, as well as 101 hits.