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2012 Coyotes Preview: Doan Return Adds Stability To Upstart Coyotes

Carly Syms

Carly Syms

Carly Syms writes about fantasy sports for RotoWire.

Three seasons without an owner, three consecutive trips to the playoffs for the much-beleaguered Phoenix Coyotes. Amid constant speculation of relocation and endless rumors swirling in both Canada and the desert about the pocketbook of potential owner Greg Jamison, the Coyotes blazed through the second half of the season behind the leadership of captain Shane Doan and goalie Mike Smith.

An 11-0-1 February and five-game winning streak closed out the regular season and secured the franchise's first Pacific Division title, but the best was yet to come for Phoenix. A stunning disposal of the Blackhawks in six and the dark-horse Nashville Predators in five had Coyotes faithful dreaming of Stanley Cups and new ownership late into May.


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