When it comes to Brendan Shanahan's status as of right now, one thing is certain: He will be in the NHL in 2008-2009.
Will he be playing on Broadway? That is not as certain.
According to numerous reports, Shanahan has decided that, after considering retiring, he wants to play at least one more season, and his target destination is Broadway.
Also, Rangers president and GM Glen Sather has told Shanahan that he would like to have the 39-year old right wing back for next season.
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However, the Rangers have very limited cap space, so there is still a possibility that if the Rangers and Shanahan can't agree on a contract, he will evaluate the different offers that he will receive from around the league.
If Shanahan does return to the Rangers, then it is more than likely that he would replace Jaromir Jagr as the team's captain.
Shanahan scored 23 goals and 21 assists last season, but was hampered by a strained knee he suffered in early January. He has 650 goals and 1340 points in 1490 career NHL games over 20 NHL seasons with the Devils, Blues, Whalers, Red Wings, and Rangers.
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4 months ago
retiiiirrriiiingggggggg (i think)
4 months ago
I've heard people say they think he will go back to jersey to end it where he began. I dont buy it. I think if he plays he will play in NY
from 4 months ago
It is NY just more downstate. Drury, Shanahan next will be Maxim-j.k
He'll be back, of course he will-who turns down that kind of money playing a sport that they love?
Well I guess Gretzky and Richter retired before their times, but most quality players stay on as long as they can and are still good enough/healthy. Besides - who needs teeth when you have veneers?
4 months ago
Well as a Wings fan, I'd love to see him return for another season in the Motor City. I'm sure the fans still love him there, and he is always an asset to any team, especially on the power-play. I think you could have gone more in depth about WHERE his options might be. I'm sure he's not interested in any small market teams, or teams with likely no chance for a playoff run. !!GM!!
from 4 months ago
I wish I knew where his other options where but all I heard was that if he didn't get a deal done with the Rangers, he would explore other options instead of retiring, but right now his primary concern is coming back to NY.
4 months ago
Shanahan has done nothing but great things for the New York Rangers. Sure they haven't won the Stanley Cup which is the main goal for any team in the NHL. But he was a big piece of the puzzle for bringing them back into the playoffs after a long drought which many of us seem to forget. The Rangers are a contendor team. I think the Rangers should resign him, he proved that he can still play. I didn't even know he was considering retiring until I read your article.
One more year wearing blue Mr. Brendan Shanahan.
4 months ago
I sure hope he doesn't play for the Rangers next season, his tank is damn near empty. If he wants to help out the team, then return as an assistant coach and not as a player.
4 months ago
Shanny if he did return would not be captain. It wouldnt make any sense for him to get the C. He'd be on a one year deal, they would be much better suited to give it to Gomez or Drury who are there long term. Shanny can still play, he was in the top three on the team in goals and people always forget that he played hurt through the entire second half of the season. I hope he comes back, in a smaller role he can really help this team.
4 months ago
Shanny, there's a great spot for you on Ottawa on the first line with Heatley and Spezza, you could probably score 40+.
Think about it.
from 4 months ago
He wouldn't even be able to keep up with them. That's the reason I don't want him, he's not fast enough. In this new NHL it doesn't matter how good your shot is, you need speed to go with it.
from 4 months ago
Spezza and Heatley are not by any means fast, their skill comes from good positioning, vision and quick hands.
Shanny on the wing would allow the Sens to drop Alife down to the second line with Fisher and Vermette (assuming Vermette sticks around and doesn't mind playing wing again)
Shanny could put up some decent numbers playing with the Sens top line and his veteran attitude and leadership skills might even rub off on those two.
If he's willing to take $2-2.5 mil I'd take a gamble, and I'd buy a jersey!
4 months ago
The Rangers are probably waiting to see what Sundin is going to do. They told Shanny to be patient and they are probably waiting for Mats' decision before they sign Shanahan...if they can.
from 4 months ago
Aren't the Rangers already over the cap?
How could they possibly find room to fit Sundin in? They would need to clear $7 mil minimum.
from 4 months ago
I have no idea how it would work but im hoping they don't get him, as unlikely as it is. I personally don't want Shanahan either because that means Prucha gets screwed again being stuck on a bottom 6 line when he should be in the top 6 and on the PP.
from 4 months ago
I highly doubt there is any truth to that.1. They barely have enough money for Shanahan, how could they have enough for Sundin? 2. I havent read anywhere that they told him to be patient while they wait for Mats decision, i dont think Shanny would be like OK sure ill wait to see if someone else could take my spot before i move on. 3. I havent read anywhere recently (besides this site) that Mats is looking into going to NY. Apparently August 1st he is making his decision, should be interesting lol
from 4 months ago
I guess Sundin would be the lesser of two evils because I don't want him either.
4 months ago
Whoever thinks this shanny has nothing left is crazy ! This guy played on a bum knee most of last year , and still put up some pretty good numbers 23G / 23A / 73 GP . A healthy SHANNY is gonna help the Rangers . As a hockey fan I cant understand the negative remarks about Shanny . He is one guy who still has that desire to play for the game first & money second that's why I'd love to see him wear a rangers jersey in his final year in the NHL . Prediction : Shanny has at least 35 G & makes the All - Star team in 09' .
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