More Shanahan rumors

Still just sounds like Shanahan's agent trying to drum up interest.

http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2008/10/brendan_shanahan_rumors_circle.html


"Let's just say one of his former general managers who knows him well and knows what he's capable of contributing has been interested," Curran said.

Can he play defence? Top 4 puck-mover?

Brendan, we'll call you if we get a couple of injuries. But just stop already.

No thanks and not true.

Still just sounds like Shanahan's agent trying to drum up interest.

http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2008/10/brendan_shanahan_rumors_circle.html

Imagine a fourth line of Shanahan-Holik-Zubrus Wow

Imagine a fourth line of Shanahan-Holik-Zubrus Wow

Someone give Nieuwendyk a call, he will be in on this for sure.

Imagine a fourth line of Shanahan-Holik-Zubrus Wow

And that's why I wouldn't 100% put it past Lou but every quote about it seems to be coming from his agent so I'm not sure I believe it either. At the right price (i.e. inexpensive) it's an interesting thought.

No thanks and not true.

Swede, I've seen you've made your way around to both blogs now. ;)

Imagine a fourth line of Shanahan-Holik-Zubrus Wow

Lol, that would be ridiculous

And that's why I wouldn't 100% put it past Lou but every quote about it seems to be coming from his agent so I'm not sure I believe it either. At the right price (i.e. inexpensive) it's an interesting thought.

I agree 100%. If he is cheap enough; Is anyone going to argue that he wouldn't be an upgrade over Rupp?

He had 23 goals and 46 points last year, I hate him, but...

That would be another shot we could use on the PP, give him a 1-year and let him finish where he started.

Shanny has to come back for full circle. 23 goals last year on the Devils would be what? 2nd most goals for?

Elias-Rolston-Gionta
Parise-Zajac-Langenbrunner
Pandolfo-Madden-Vrana
Zubrus-Holik-Shananhan

**** me, that would be a hell of a line up.

Right this way sir..

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Still just sounds like Shanahan's agent trying to drum up interest.

http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2008/10/brendan_shanahan_rumors_circle.html

John Davidson - St. Louis.

Ink it.

At this point since it seems like Lou want's to hold a Devils reunion, I rather he tries to talk Scott Stevens out of retirement.

John Davidson - St. Louis.

Ink it.

JD's not a GM, he's a president.

Shanny has to come back for full circle. 23 goals last year on the Devils would be what? 2nd most goals for?

Elias-Rolston-Gionta
Parise-Zajac-Langenbrunner
Pandolfo-Madden-Vrana
Zubrus-Holik-Shananhan

**** me, that would be a hell of a line up.

That is a great lineup. Love that you dropped Clarkson and Rupp, my two least favorite players.

Shanny has to come back for full circle. 23 goals last year on the Devils would be what? 2nd most goals for?

Elias-Rolston-Gionta
Parise-Zajac-Langenbrunner
Pandolfo-Madden-Vrana
Zubrus-Holik-Shananhan

**** me, that would be a hell of a line up.

Not a bad line-up. The 4th line looks a little slow, but they do have size, grit and scoring ability. However, the biggest problem would be cap space. Shanny isn't going to play for a million or so and he could tie Lou's hands regarding a trade down the road for a defensemen. I'm not sure even the bonus claus is available this season, since the CBA has to ratified again, I think.

If we sign him and then trade one of our current forwards for a defenseman, I'm game.

You know Lou won't do business with you if you're out there naming GM's and stuff. If something leaks when the Devils are involved you know Lou won't be a part of it.

Shanahan is not signing with the Devils.

JD's not a GM, he's a president.

No, but both he and GM Pleau know Shanny very well. Larry Pleau also worked with the Rangers and Team USA in 2002 when Shanahan was on that team. I highly doubt Lou is the person being referenced here. Hell it could be Detroit for that matter...


Pleau served as the assistant general manager of silver medal-winning Team USA at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and was named general manager for Team USA for the 2003 and 2004 (bronze medal) IIHF World Championships and at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.

You know Lou won't do business with you if you're out there naming GM's and stuff. If something leaks when the Devils are involved you know Lou won't be a part of it.

Shanahan is not signing with the Devils.

But he didn't name anyone ;)

Didn't Shanny make some ill comments towards the Devils... semi-recently? Not positive on this.

He does want to stay local. I can't see him going to the Island because too many over the hill stars are on their way to die there.

I would say Philly could benefit from his experience, but Philly is stacked in the forward department. I suppose you could kick out one of their tough guys. They only have about a million in cap space. I think if they move some guys, Philly could be a good fit for him

The other local option would be Boston. They have ZERO cap space, and undoubtedly would have to move someone. But he could easily take Stephen Yelle's position

So I think the local options, the best are Philly and NJ (as long as he didn't bad mouth us). Otherwise, if locality is not an option, I think he winds up in Detroit...MAYBE, but more likely St. Louis. 2 Teams he has played for/had great success (borat!). Plus, JD likes that Shanny-type player. They also have plenty of cap space.

NJ does make sense... cause you can split time with Shanny and all the other guys. Keep him fresh for the playoffs, giving him quality time rather than quantity. Interesting 4th line indeed

Hell no, after all the **** he talked on this organization in the last few years, no way.

Plus, the minute anyone in the media mentions there's interest from a GM, you know it's not Lou.

No, but both he and GM Pleau know Shanny very well. Larry Pleau also worked with the Rangers and Team USA in 2002 when Shanahan was on that team. I highly doubt Lou is the person being referenced here. Hell it could be Detroit for that matter...

Shanahan was on Team Canada in 2002, not Team USA. He's never played for Team USA.

Shanahan was on Team Canada in 2002, not Team USA. He's never played for Team USA.

Ok - so you got me there - I was thinking medals in 2002 and USA lost to Canada (and thus him) but he's still very familiar with Shanny all the same from both the olympics and NHL management experience, and John Davidson has a hard-on for him and always has. Both them and Detroit are more in a position to offer him a 4th line slot for a year as they lack depth at LW.

Shanny has to come back for full circle. 23 goals last year on the Devils would be what? 2nd most goals for?

Elias-Rolston-Gionta
Parise-Zajac-Langenbrunner
Pandolfo-Madden-Vrana
Zubrus-Holik-Shananhan

**** me, that would be a hell of a line up.

yea, i lioke zubru better at LW, but i cant see clarkosn getting out of the line up which is why this probably wont happen. shanahan would get maybe 7-8 minutes a game with barley any PP or PK time. not that he isnt good on the pp and pk but we have better

He's just trying to hitch himself unto the Red Wings.

of course you sign him if he accepts a 1-year deal and the cash fits under the cap.
Let's face it, our team struggled to score big time last season. Adding a guy who can still score on the PP would make our team tougher to play against.

Hell no, after all the **** he talked on this organization in the last few years, no way.

Plus, the minute anyone in the media mentions there's interest from a GM, you know it's not Lou.

what did he say, again? I heard about it. Do you have a link Senor Krinkle?

Thanks, but no thanks on that bridge to nowhere.

That is a great lineup. Love that you dropped Clarkson and Rupp, my two least favorite players.

And who exactly takes care of the dirty work with them out of the line-up?

Take them out of the line-up and we have probably the softest team in the East.

He's just trying to hitch himself unto the Red Wings.

Doubt they'd take him back considering, they didn't want him in 06-07 when the Rangers signed him.

Doubt they'd take him back considering, they didn't want him in 06-07 when the Rangers signed him.

I don't think anyone really wants him, that's why he's drumming up interest. I just think the GM being mentioned in the article is Holland.

He'd be an upgrade for us over Rupp, but Rupp does allow some flexibility. I don't think he's an upgrade over Clarkson, the problem is Clarkson has lost focus and is trying to be Avery Jr.

I don't think anyone really wants him, that's why he's drumming up interest. I just think the GM being mentioned in the article is Holland.

He'd be an upgrade for us over Rupp, but Rupp does allow some flexibility. I don't think he's an upgrade over Clarkson, the problem is Clarkson has lost focus and is trying to be Avery Jr.

unfortunately I have to agree about Clarkson, I think if he doesn't pick it up soon he will find himself watching Vrana play.

unfortunately I have to agree about Clarkson, I think if he doesn't pick it up soon he will find himself watching Vrana play.

nah, i dont agree, he has been a pest since he came up. he wasnt really a pest in 06 when he came up briefly but he was all last year

And who exactly takes care of the dirty work with them out of the line-up?

Take them out of the line-up and we have probably the softest team in the East.

Amen. It astounds me that people expect Clarkson to be something he is not.

Besides, Clarkie, Madden and Pando were playing their best hockey last season when they were together (before Pando's injury).

Clarkson isn't going anywhere.

unfortunately I have to agree about Clarkson, I think if he doesn't pick it up soon he will find himself watching Vrana play.

I highly doubt it. He's played this way for awhile now and is more effective playing that style. He's a pest yes, but can back it up unlike turtle boy Avery.

With the lack of a true enforcer on this team he is needed even more so.

Not to mention he is a perfect fit with Pando and Madden on the 3rd line. He plays a responsible defensive game, plays with grit, hits well and is a solid all around player. Hes not goin anywhere.

nah, i dont agree, he has been a pest since he came up. he wasnt really a pest in 06 when he came up briefly but he was all last year

the second half of last year and the in the playoffs he was invisible. Other than one game in the pre season he has done nothing. He was not being much of a pest or scoring or doing anything the last half of last season. His hitting tailed off as well. If that keeps up, he won't be playing as I saw much more from Vrana than from him so far and we have a whole 4th line that plays the same style as him and except for Rupp, play it better. Clarkson needs to step up this year.

I don't think anyone really wants him, that's why he's drumming up interest. I just think the GM being mentioned in the article is Holland.

He'd be an upgrade for us over Rupp, but Rupp does allow some flexibility. I don't think he's an upgrade over Clarkson, the problem is Clarkson has lost focus and is trying to be Avery Jr.

Agreed. While everyone from Marty to Greene supposedly came to camp in much better shape, it seems that Clarkson took a step back. He pretty much sucked it up during the second half of last year, and it doesn't look like it's turned around since.

the second half of last year and the in the playoffs he was invisible. Other than one game in the pre season he has done nothing. He was not being much of a pest or scoring or doing anything the last half of last season. His hitting tailed off as well. If that keeps up, he won't be playing as I saw much more from Vrana than from him so far and we have a whole 4th line that plays the same style as him and except for Rupp, play it better. Clarkson needs to step up this year.

he was invisble second half but he wasnt the only one (langs and many more) but he was still in his rookie year he has alot of time to improve, i just hope he plays 4th line with bobby and zubrus, i think he fits best there

4 Years ago I'd be all over this...now, no need for him.

Sorry Shanny, but hey, thanks again for ****ing up and helping us get Scott Stevens ;)

what did he say, again? I heard about it. Do you have a link Senor Krinkle?

I'm trying to find his interview, I just remember him ripping on the team in general and saying he would never sign back with us.

Imagine a fourth line of Shanahan-Holik-Zubrus Wow


And Shanny can play on the PP, take face-offs, and play all three forward positions.

Whatever he has left is better than anything Mike Rupp can give us. If we need a fighter, we can just call up PLLL or send Brian Gionta out against the heavyweights of the league. ;)

Actually, between Salvador, Whitey, Brookbank when he plays, and Clarkson, we should be okay. Rupp needs to tap in a few goals in addition to fighting at every chance, otherwise Lou might give Shanahan a tryout.

Anything to stick it to the Rangers!!! Quick Lou, call Jagr!!! :D

no thanks to shanny. He too old and too slow to be effective outside of the power play. Not only that he wears down to the point of being useless over the course of an 82 game season. Did anyone even notice him during the second half of last year? How about the whole 2 goals he scored in the last 2 months of the season. Or all 8 goals he had in all of 2008? Did i mention he's slow now as well. He cant get back to play defense. His benefit is far outweighed by his negatives. At this point there are many better options then Shanny and they'll come at a much better price.

Sorry Shanny. If you magically regain some speed and arnt a total ****** bag then MAYBE. Until then...rot. Bottom line we don't have room for you. 10 of our 12 forwards are "currently" better than you. And Lou has a hard-on for Rupp so your not taking that spot. We all love Clarkson so no luck there. Good luck on the Island. Either Staten or Manhattan.