Josh Doan

Josh Doan
Doan during his time with the United States on May 4, 2025
Born (2002-02-01) February 1, 2002 (age 24)
Scottsdale, Arizona
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Buffalo Sabres
Arizona Coyotes
Utah Hockey Club
National team  United States
NHL draft 37th overall, 2021
Arizona Coyotes
Playing career 2023–present

Joshua Thomas Doan (born February 1, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Arizona Coyotes and Utah Hockey Club.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Doan played two seasons with the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and two years with the Arizona State Sun Devils of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He had a successful time with his teams. With the Steel, he was named to the All-USHL Second Team. He helped the Steel during the playoffs. They defeated the Dubuque Fighting Saints and Muskegon Lumberjacks. They went on to defeat the Fargo Force three games to one in the final to win the Clark Cup.

He was drafted 37th overall by the Arizona Coyotes of the 2021 NHL entry draft. On March 16, 2023, Doan signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Coyotes. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Tucson Roadrunners.

On March 26, 2024, the Coyotes called him up and Doan made his NHL debut in a 6–2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. During the game, he scored his first two NHL goals against Elvis Merzļikins. He scored five goals and recorded four assists in 11 regular season games.

After the Coyotes franchise was suspended, Doan and the rest of the roster were transferred to the new expansion team Utah Hockey Club (now Utah Mammoth). He scored 7 goals and recorded 12 assists in 51 regular season games.

On January 21, 2026, Doan signed a seven-year, $48.65 million contract to join the Buffalo Sabres.

Personal life

Josh's father Shane Doan was also a professional hockey player who was known for his time playing with the Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes. Shane was the all-time leading scorer and captain of the Coyotes. Josh was born in Scottsdale, Arizona when his father played for the team.

References

  1. ↑ "Steel win 2021 Clark Cup championship". Chicago Steel. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Coyotes draft Josh Doan, son of franchise legend Shane, in second round". Sportsnet. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Coyotes Sign Doan to Entry-Level Contract". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Doan scores 2 in NHL debut, Coyotes surge past Blue Jackets". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Sabres sign Doan to 7-year contract extension". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Doan aims to build legacy with Utah Hockey Club similar to father's with Coyotes". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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