Coyotes' Shane Doan: Out again Thursday

Doan (lower body) won't play Thursday against the Panthers, but he could return to action Saturday against Washington.

Analysis:

The Coyotes have no incentive to rush Doan back, so they'll let their captain return to full health before slotting him back into the lineup, which evidently could happen as soon as this weekend. Now 40 years old, the winger has only produced 25 points in 70 games this season, so his owners shouldn't have too much trouble finding a replacement on the waiver wire.