from Arizona Sports,

Shane Doan called it a career on Wednesday and announced his retirement, reports 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station’s John Gambadoro.

Doan spent 21 seasons in the NHL, all of which were spent with the Arizona Coyotes franchise.

The decision was reached despite Edmonton, Calgary, Nashville, Dallas and the New York Rangers showing interest in Doan as a free agent.

One team had even offered him a contract, but Doan told Gambadoro that he didn’t want to move his family and risk becoming a fourth-line player in an unfamiliar place.

Doan said he was at peace with his decision.

The long-time captain placed a “thank you” letter published in the The Arizona Republic.

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added 8:30am, Doan's thank you is below...