The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review indicates Penguins' fans shouldn't expect coveted free-agent forward Shane Doan to join the Penguins.
The Penguins have made Doan an offer, but his intentions are becoming clear.
"We have interest in Shane Doan," general manager Ray Shero said. "He's a good hockey player. There are a lot of teams that are interested, and we're one of them. We talked on July 1. We have kept in touch. But he has made it clear that he wants to stay in Phoenix. He's played his whole career there. You have to respect a guy who wants to stay with the only team he's ever played for."
Given the uncertainty of the CBA — and the unknown figure for future salary caps — making a significant move now isn't in the cards for Shero.
"Two years ago, I took into account with certain moves that the CBA was up in two years," he said. "Last year, I knew it was up in one year, and that played a role. Well, now the CBA expires next month. It's something that's always on your mind."
One facet of a possible work stoppage, however, is far from Shero's mind.
He realizes that many of his players are likely to play overseas should the NHL endure a significant work stoppage. But he doesn't want to talk about it.
"Let's cross that bridge when we come to it," Shero said. "On Sept. 21, I want to be seeing my team together for training camp."
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