Red Wave 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 I heard over the weekend that Shanny might be coming back to the wings? Anyone else hear that one. I have Zero details so it may just be a nasty Rumor but...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 No chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Dakota wings fan 7 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 I heard over the weekend that Shanny might be coming back to the wings? Anyone else hear that one. I have Zero details so it may just be a nasty Rumor but...... Whose place on this roster could he possibly fill?! In a sick way, Shanny helped the team to win the cup last year by leaving when he did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jujudrum2 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 I heard about this as well, though i don't believe that there is anything to it. Shanny is still a decent player, but not exactly the best fit for the Red Wings, even if there were cap space available to sign him. If the Red Wings are looking to add anything (which isn't necessarily a given), it would be a player to replace Drake's role, in the mold of a grizzled vet who is at the end of the line, and yet to win the Stanley Cup. However, any such acquisition would likely be tabled until after the existing payroll is reduced via either trade or waivers. Granted, Hossa & Conklin haven't won the Cup, but i don't see them as creating the same degree of motivation that Drake did, as neither player is seen as being at the end of their respective careers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Shanny was right to leave Detroit when he did. As he said, he's a part of Detroit's past, not its future. I was really hoping he'd sign for one more year with the Rangers, would give me a chance to see him a few more times at MSG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Even if there was a spot for him, we do not have the cap space for him. Not a chance in hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hitchhiker 9 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Even if there was a spot for him, we do not have the cap space for him. Even if there was a spot for him, would we waste cap space on him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SinBinHockey 2 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 I wouldn't even take him at leage minimum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wave 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 I heard about this as well, though i don't believe that there is anything to it. Shanny is still a decent player, but not exactly the best fit for the Red Wings, even if there were cap space available to sign him. If the Red Wings are looking to add anything (which isn't necessarily a given), it would be a player to replace Drake's role, in the mold of a grizzled vet who is at the end of the line, and yet to win the Stanley Cup. However, any such acquisition would likely be tabled until after the existing payroll is reduced via either trade or waivers. Granted, Hossa & Conklin haven't won the Cup, but i don't see them as creating the same degree of motivation that Drake did, as neither player is seen as being at the end of their respective careers. The guy I heard this from is well connected person. Not that that means a whole lot but I just thought it was interesting. I knew that cap was pretty much maxed out already and so there would be no Dollars for Shanny. The up side is Shanny can fight and would give the Wings a "Drake" type presence that they needed last year. I also thought I could break out my 14 jersey for old times sake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donfishmaster 62 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 No $$$ available, no spot available, he doesn't fit in any more, we don't need him. So, NO! I loved him while he was here, but that's gone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 Joker: "Ha ha ha ha ha he ho hoo he hum And I thought my jokes were bad" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jujudrum2 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) Red Wave, i don't doubt the fact that this info came from a well connected source, but my better judgement tells me that a Shanahan signing would not be Holland's top priority (though he may inquire out of respect for Brendan), with regard to an late FA aquisition, after cap space has been cleared. Further, the fact of the matter is that any additional FA signing for the parent club, should be considered as being unlikely. With regard to a Drake-like role, you failed to boldface the key portion of my point, in that the criteria for this type of signing, would be a end of the line veteran "who has yet to win the Stanley Cup". I offered this suggestion due to this type of player being signed in previous cup winning seasons, to motivate the rest of team to be at their very best. It gives the team an extra sense of purpose. In any case, though out of respect for Brendan, i will stop short of saying No Chance in Hell, i just think the chance of this happening is exceedingly slim. Edited September 24, 2008 by jujudrum2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red_wing 1 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 If the only reason you want Shanny back is for his fighting, what would we do with McCarty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted September 28, 2008 Many here don't want Shanny, but they may not mind having Chelios around? That I do not get. I don't want either here, but the difference is Chelios will likely be the #7 defenseman this season. Shanahan surely wouldn't be the 13th forward if he signed here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) Yeah, the kid's (of course led by Lidstom) have taken over here in Hockeytown!!! Shanny. Man he WAS GREAT!! Hossa(dats, zetts, homer, flip, cleary)................the future (@ least this year) is here!!! Let's ******* enjoy this while we can! The best to Shanny!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited September 29, 2008 by rage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deke 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 He's got quite the salary contract. Who would you cut to pay for him? Me? Nobody. Hossa > Shanny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted October 6, 2008 More talk of Shanahan returning from Ranger Report. Weird. Still can't see it happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babycks0612 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2008 it seems like theirs so hostile people here. Why dont you guys like Chelios or Shannahan I dont get that, I think they are both good hockey players and good people, I always like them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Dakota wings fan 7 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 it seems like theirs so hostile people here. Why dont you guys like Chelios or Shannahan I dont get that, I think they are both good hockey players and good people, I always like them I think it is just a matter of looking to the future. So in reality, Shanahan WAS a good player. He no has limited skills and would take up valuable ice time from a young player, i.e. Franzen, Hudler, who has potential. Chelios is nothing more than an insurance policy for this season. He is serviceable and they will try to make sure he can be available for the playoffs in case they need him so they don't end up with an unproven rookie (Quincey in '07) playing during the conference finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RainingBlood 8 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 I wouldnt hate it if shanahan came back but I wouldnt want them to mortgage their future with trades to fit him in the cap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RainingBlood 8 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 I think it is just a matter of looking to the future. So in reality, Shanahan WAS a good player. He no has limited skills and would take up valuable ice time from a young player, i.e. Franzen, Hudler, who has potential. Chelios is nothing more than an insurance policy for this season. He is serviceable and they will try to make sure he can be available for the playoffs in case they need him so they don't end up with an unproven rookie (Quincey in '07) playing during the conference finals. I would take Shanahan over Hudler any day of the week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babycks0612 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 please tell me your joking? Im fans of both of them, but you mean you dont like Hudler? Woah your strange, have you not seen him play? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RainingBlood 8 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 please tell me your joking? Im fans of both of them, but you mean you dont like Hudler? Woah your strange, have you not seen him play? I do like hudler a lot but at this point I would take shanahan, and I guess im not the only strange one because during the offseason people wanted hudler to be packaged in a deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 We continue to hold on to bag of bones Chelios so who knows... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babycks0612 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 bag of bones? I dont even want to comment on that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
