Coyotes, Doan working toward 'year-to-year approach' on new deal

The Arizona Coyotes and Shane Doan appear to be on the verge of reaching an agreement on his future with the club.

General manager John Chayka recently met with Doan's agent, Terry Bross, and both sides are focused on a one-year deal, with a view of keeping the door open for as long as both sides see fit.

"We've discussed both a multi-year deal and a one-year deal, but at this time we're progressing toward a year-to-year approach which is respectful to both sides," Chayka said, according to Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports. "The idea is after every year, he takes the chance to discuss it with his family.

"It's all positive and it's just a matter of time before we get it done."

Doan, who can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, has stated he has no desire to play for another organization.

His previous contract carried a cap hit of $5.3 million and, at age 39, he could be looking at a more team-friendly valuation, despite his strong 2015-16.