40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=506470 Tuesday, 11.17.2009 / 3:15 PM / News By Adam Kimelman - NHL.com Staff Writer Brendan Shanahan, who scored big on and off the ice during his 21 NHL seasons, Tuesday announced his retirement. Shanahan leaves the game with 656 goals and 1,354 points in 1,524 games. He's 11th all-time in goals and 23rd in points. He's also the only player in NHL history with at least 600 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes. He won three Stanley Cups, an Olympic gold medal and played in eight NHL All-Star Games, but Shanahan's ultimate legacy will be how he helped lead the game coming out of the labor stoppage that forced the cancellation of the 2004-05 season. His "Shanahan Summit" brought together some of the best and brightest minds of the game from both sides of the player/management debate. A number of philosophical and rules changes came about, leading to the way the game is played today, from tighter enforcement of obstruction-type fouls to the trapezoid behind the goals. The second pick of the 1987 Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils, Shanahan also played for the St. Louis Blues, Hartford Whalers, Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers during his career. After four seasons with New Jersey, he signed with St. Louis following the 1990-91 season; as compensation, the Devils were awarded defenseman Scott Stevens. Shanahan twice scored 50 goals in four seasons with the Blues, and then was traded to Hartford following the 1994-95 season, in exchange for Chris Pronger. Shanahan spent just one full season with the Whalers, and then was dealt to the Red Wings just two games into the 1996-97 season. Shanahan's greatest on-ice success came during his nine seasons with the Red Wings. He played at least 75 games each season, scored at least 30 goals seven times and more than 40 goals three times. He also won his three Stanley Cups, in 1997, '98 and 2002. He signed with the Rangers prior to the start of the 2006-07 season, and spent two seasons on Broadway. Shanahan last played in the NHL last season, signing with Devils midway through the season and finishing with 6 goals and 14 points in 34 games. He re-signed with the Devils over the summer, but left the team during training camp when he and coach Jacques Lemaire couldn't come to an agreement on what Shanahan's role on the club would be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 Enjoy your retirement Shanny. thanks for the great years here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) Sucks he had to retire like that, but nevertheless a great player and I wish him the best. Edited November 17, 2009 by Carman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan75 2 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 It's too bad that he leaves the game so quietly but I guess he needed to leave the game on his own terms. He'll always be one of my all-time favorite players. Good luck in retirement Shanny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) Shanny... <3 <3 ;_; I'll miss you on the ice. And that crazy Irish Jig the Joe played when you scored. Hell, I've missed those things a lot already. Happy Retirement. Edited November 17, 2009 by EuroTwin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 My day just got a little sadder with the thought that Shanny won't be on the ice anymore. One of my perennial favorites, he will be missed. Love ya, Shanny, you're the man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 Another one of the greats gone... Too bad he did not retire here... Best Wishes Shanny... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozzie30 170 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 Shanny, the game will miss you. You are a legend. It sucks that you had to go out like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Hockey 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 Shanny's skates never graced the ice at JLA since Game 5 against the oilers in 2006, and it's a damn shame. Had he ever played a game in Detroit again, he had better have gotten one hell of a standing O. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted November 17, 2009 next stop: hall of fame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>&"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>&"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Edited November 17, 2009 by EuroTwin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 One of my all time favs for sure. Lets hope he has a nice retirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Saw it coming but terrible the way he just kinda faded out.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 First ballot HOF'er for sure. Thanks for the years in Detroit, Shanny. A class act all the way, and always one of my favorite players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRD604 8 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 sad to see shanny retire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 the world needs more Shannys. hats off to ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b-random 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks for the memories brother! A Red Wings 4 life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namingway 146 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 Aw man, I wish he could've gone out some other way but business is business and I guess he thought it was about time to hang 'em up. Thank you Shanny for some of the greatest memories of my childhood. Those timely one-timer shots, those fights and beatings you did for us will never go forgotten. You shall be missed in the Hockey world but will forever be in our memories donning the Winged Wheel. Cheers to you for a great Career. Good luck doing whatever comes next for ya :beerbuddy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 Any chance his number will be retired? I personally think both him and Federov's numbers should be retired in Detroit. Those two, with Yzerman were the core that brought us three cups. They all played the best years of their career here, and while they didn't retire here, those two players were Red Wings. Shanny could have played on every other team, he's a Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 Any chance his number will be retired? I personally think both him and Federov's numbers should be retired in Detroit. Those two, with Yzerman were the core that brought us three cups. They all played the best years of their career here, and while they didn't retire here, those two players were Red Wings. Shanny could have played on every other team, he's a Wing No way in hell will Shannys or Feds numbers be retired here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted November 17, 2009 yeah, even though shanahan and fedorov are loved to death (maybe less so with feds) and were very important to the team, they never really reached the same level as howe, sawchuck, yzerman and the others and i think retiring their numbers would bring the rest down a little it would be nice to see shanahan honored by the wings though in some way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 Brendan, I will miss you. I think we should get rid of Bettman and make Shanny the commissioner. In tribute to our newly retired Shanny, this should bring a smile. Remember this? "No sax before a game" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted November 17, 2009 Have a nice life after hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted November 17, 2009 You will be missed Shanny! Awesome career! :beerbuddy: As far as Detroit retiring his number, not a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
