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Josh Doan of the Buffalo Sabres is the son of NHL legend Shane Doan, who scored 402 goals in his career. This connection adds significant pedigree to Josh's emerging role as a promising player for the Sabres.
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The Buffalo Sabres' playoff quest includes some serious NHL pedigree.
Josh Doan brings a famous hockey last name to the party.
Doan has been one of the Sabres' best young players, which is certainly a big deal in and of itself.
When you consider who his dad is, it's not a big surprise.
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Josh Doan's father is the NHL great Shane Doan.
Shane played 1,540 games in his NHL career.
He totaled 972 points, including 402 goals and 570 assists.
Shane played a season for the Winnipeg Jets, then the rest of his way to 21 total NHL seasons with the Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes.
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He was a well-respected player, including wins in the Messier Leadership Award and the Clancy Award.
Shane is 49 now, just a proud dad.
Josh Doan is the son of Shane Doan, the former NHL player known for scoring 402 goals.
Shane Doan scored a total of 402 goals during his NHL career.
Josh Doan plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL.

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His son Josh is just 24. He's coming off a career year with the Sabres, 52 points in 82 games (25 goals, 27 assists).
Shane will be hoping Josh has a deep playoff run.