Shane Doan, Coyotes ice leave for uncertain future

It's over now, and the feeling is very familiar to Phoenix Coyotes Captain Shane Doan. By Ross D. Franklin, AP

Coyotes Captain Shane Doan walks out of the ice toward an uncertain future for your team.

Ross D. Franklin, AP

Coyotes Captain Shane Doan walks out of the ice toward an uncertain future for your team.

Fifteen years ago, Doan was a rookie with the Winnipeg Jets. They reached the playoffs only to be knocked out in the first round by the Detroit Red Wings .it was the last game of the franchise would never play in Winnipeg. Until, perhaps, the next season.History has a funny way of repeating itself and on Wednesday night, in front of a crowd "white out" in the Jobing.com Arena — much as he had 15 years ago in Winnipeg — the Coyotes may have played his last game in Arizona ... AgainIt was Detroit that ended his season. This time, was a series sweep punctuated by a 6-3 victory in a bitter game 4 before a sellout crowd of 17.314. "Nobody likes to leave your House, never, "Doan said after the game. "Fifteen years ago, was an emotional moment to leave. When you said to leave your House, it is always difficult. "The only difference is, again, then the jets and his fans knew what was coming. The relocation to Phoenix was a done deal even before the playoffs began in 1996. This time, there is nothing but uncertainty. Still, there is a very real possibility that if potential owner Matthew Hulsizer cannot complete your purchase of the team, the Coyotes will relocate back to Winnipeg. He did as a beginner, Doan will accompany the team to another new home if he is forced to leave. "I still have a ton of faith that will get done here, "Doan said, fighting back tears — tears, he couldn't control on the ice after the Coyotes were eliminated and also savoured by fans singing," Let's go Coyotes! He was the last player Coyotes to leave the ice.It feels like deja vu for Doan, the only player still with the franchise from its original days in Winnipeg. "I have a whole new you as Teppo (Numminen) and these guys went through, "Doan said, referring to the longtime teammate. "When you don't have an option, it is difficult. I'm sure it was difficult for them. But now, nobody said that it is done and I think it is. "Doan scored three goals in this series, moving him into fifth place in the list of all-time playoff Club with 10. Their 19 playoff points ranks sixth.But Wednesday night, minutes after elimination, there is nothing good that he could speak no hope.Talk of relocation has been a burden to all, he said, and took its toll. "It is a strain. Doan "is said."No matter what anyone says. It is a voltage when you deal with your family and people outside (Organization), and then you go and lose a series, 4-0 ".You do not have the chance to even think about the year. You have to think about what is happening Next and that is the part that bugs you because you only get so many years to play this game and you want to enjoy them. "— The Arizona Republic is owned by Gannett, Publisher of USA TODAYFor more information about reprints & permissionsvisit our FAQ. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor Brent Jones. For consideration of publication in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include name, phone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections usatoday.com. We've updated the guidelines of the conversation. Changes include a brief review of the moderation process and an explanation of how to use the "report abuse" button. Read more.