"It's almost like old times for Daymond Langkow and Shane Doan. Almost . . .

"He's pretty much the same type of guy he always is," smiled Doan, the popular and highly personable captain of the Phoenix Coyotes following Thursday's pre-game skate at the Saddledome. "He does have a few more white hairs in his beard maybe but he's such a good player.

"You see the things he can do for you . . . I think he's just such an incredible player and for us to have the opportunity to get to play with him again means a lot to me. I think he's a guy who can make a huge difference for us.""