Comments on: It’s official: Shanahan now a Ranger http://onthewingsblog.com/2006/07/09/its-official-shanahan-now-a-ranger/ by true Citizens of Hockeytown Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:28:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Matt Saler http://onthewingsblog.com/2006/07/09/its-official-shanahan-now-a-ranger/#comment-828 Matt Saler Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:58:00 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=1279#comment-828 After reading <a href="http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006607100370" rel="nofollow">Mitch Albom's column</a> today, I feel much less disappointed in Shanahan for this. He put it very well when he said, "As great as the future is in Detroit, I think I belonged a little more to its great past." Of course, that doesn't mean I'm any happier that he left but I can understand his reasoning a lot better now. I think the Wings could have still used him and that he would have been a major part of the team, but they are in transition and stepping aside so the young players can take over was probably the right thing to do. Still, it's going to hurt to see him in another uniform next season. After reading Mitch Albom’s column today, I feel much less disappointed in Shanahan for this. He put it very well when he said, “As great as the future is in Detroit, I think I belonged a little more to its great past.”

Of course, that doesn’t mean I’m any happier that he left but I can understand his reasoning a lot better now.

I think the Wings could have still used him and that he would have been a major part of the team, but they are in transition and stepping aside so the young players can take over was probably the right thing to do.

Still, it’s going to hurt to see him in another uniform next season.

]]> By: Gabriel http://onthewingsblog.com/2006/07/09/its-official-shanahan-now-a-ranger/#comment-827 Gabriel Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:57:00 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=1279#comment-827 I'm agree, although I would have thought differently had Shanny finished out his career in Detroit, especially if it ended on a high note. And I realize how rare retired jerseys are in Detroit, but I have to say that if Chelios is still wearing the Winged Wheel at 50, I'm going to have to place a call or two on his behalf. I’m agree, although I would have thought differently had Shanny finished out his career in Detroit, especially if it ended on a high note.

And I realize how rare retired jerseys are in Detroit, but I have to say that if Chelios is still wearing the Winged Wheel at 50, I’m going to have to place a call or two on his behalf.

]]> By: Anonymous http://onthewingsblog.com/2006/07/09/its-official-shanahan-now-a-ranger/#comment-826 Anonymous Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:35:00 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=1279#comment-826 I agree with Brian. I think #5 and #19 get retired. I don't think #14 or #91 go up in the rafters. The Wings are a franchise that does this the right way: the franchise has an incredible history and retiring a number should only be done on very rare occasions. I agree with Brian. I think #5 and #19 get retired. I don’t think #14 or #91 go up in the rafters. The Wings are a franchise that does this the right way: the franchise has an incredible history and retiring a number should only be done on very rare occasions.

]]> By: Brian List http://onthewingsblog.com/2006/07/09/its-official-shanahan-now-a-ranger/#comment-825 Brian List Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:22:00 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=1279#comment-825 Retiring numbers is much more rare than that. Consider: http://www.detroithockey.net/history/retired.php Lidstrom and Yzerman are both locks at this point. Beyond them, I don't see a current player who deserves it. Retiring numbers is much more rare than that. Consider:

http://www.detroithockey.net/history/retired.php

Lidstrom and Yzerman are both locks at this point. Beyond them, I don’t see a current player who deserves it.

]]> By: WI Wing Nut http://onthewingsblog.com/2006/07/09/its-official-shanahan-now-a-ranger/#comment-824 WI Wing Nut Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:51:00 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=1279#comment-824 gabriel .... funny you should pose that question. I was just thinking about it this morning. The only Wing that goes to the rafters anytime in the near future is Stevie Y. And frankly, if it doesn't go up on opening night THIS OCTOBER I may have to drive to the Wings front office and go postal. As far as Shanny goes...you know it seems that history tends to take a step back and eventually judge a player's overall importance to a team. It won't happen next year if, by chance, Shanny retires at the end of this season, but I think if there is ANY other Wing that has a chance of having his number retired at JLA, it's Shanny. Maybe in 3-5 years, you see his number go up. That's my prediction. I would not even be shocked if Fed's 91 is sent to the rafters at some point, but that will take at least another 5-7 years. Dark Horse - I wouldn't be shocked if a Darren McCarty banner is shot up there sometime in the future, though I don't think it's likely, but it is possible. gabriel …. funny you should pose that question. I was just thinking about it this morning. The only Wing that goes to the rafters anytime in the near future is Stevie Y. And frankly, if it doesn’t go up on opening night THIS OCTOBER I may have to drive to the Wings front office and go postal.

As far as Shanny goes…you know it seems that history tends to take a step back and eventually judge a player’s overall importance to a team. It won’t happen next year if, by chance, Shanny retires at the end of this season, but I think if there is ANY other Wing that has a chance of having his number retired at JLA, it’s Shanny. Maybe in 3-5 years, you see his number go up. That’s my prediction.

I would not even be shocked if Fed’s 91 is sent to the rafters at some point, but that will take at least another 5-7 years.

Dark Horse - I wouldn’t be shocked if a Darren McCarty banner is shot up there sometime in the future, though I don’t think it’s likely, but it is possible.

]]> By: Gabriel http://onthewingsblog.com/2006/07/09/its-official-shanahan-now-a-ranger/#comment-823 Gabriel Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:26:00 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=1279#comment-823 <B>wi wing nut</B>, I didn't mean to suggest that Feds wasn't an integral part of the Cup run - I think he played a critical role each time. But, for the reasons you mentioned, he was never as important to the heart of this team as was Shanny. <B>dave</B>, I hope you're right, but remember, Holland's also mentioned that Hasek is also in the mix. Not signing Belfour today doesn't guarantee we get to start the season without a 41-year old netminder. So here's a question for you all: Given this weeks' news, what do you now think the chances are that we'll ever see Shanny's #14 hanging from JLA's rafters? wi wing nut, I didn’t mean to suggest that Feds wasn’t an integral part of the Cup run - I think he played a critical role each time. But, for the reasons you mentioned, he was never as important to the heart of this team as was Shanny.

dave, I hope you’re right, but remember, Holland’s also mentioned that Hasek is also in the mix. Not signing Belfour today doesn’t guarantee we get to start the season without a 41-year old netminder.

So here’s a question for you all: Given this weeks’ news, what do you now think the chances are that we’ll ever see Shanny’s #14 hanging from JLA’s rafters?

]]> By: Anonymous http://onthewingsblog.com/2006/07/09/its-official-shanahan-now-a-ranger/#comment-822 Anonymous Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:46:00 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=1279#comment-822 I am satisfied that the Wings made runs at the best guys on the market - namely Luongo and Elias - and signed Lidstrom. They only were able to sign one of three but they are taking the right approach as far as targeting the best players possible. I also think Shanny having made his decision after the feeding frenzy helped to limit the chance of a panicked reaction to overpay to sign the other UFA on the market. It also looks like Holland is coming to his senses and may not sign Belfour. If we don't hear anything today I think the chances are good he doesn't sign. That would be a big relief. Right now being as far under the cap as possible is probably a good thing for the Red Wings. They have lost some huge pieces from those dominant teams but they can play a lot of the younger guys and possibly start Osgood with Liv getting #2 'tender appearances. Then, based on how the team looks, make trades or acquisitions prior to the trade deadline. Going forward, this is going to be the time when Babcock and Holland really put their imprint on the Red Wings. -Dave I am satisfied that the Wings made runs at the best guys on the market - namely Luongo and Elias - and signed Lidstrom. They only were able to sign one of three but they are taking the right approach as far as targeting the best players possible.

I also think Shanny having made his decision after the feeding frenzy helped to limit the chance of a panicked reaction to overpay to sign the other UFA on the market. It also looks like Holland is coming to his senses and may not sign Belfour. If we don’t hear anything today I think the chances are good he doesn’t sign. That would be a big relief.

Right now being as far under the cap as possible is probably a good thing for the Red Wings. They have lost some huge pieces from those dominant teams but they can play a lot of the younger guys and possibly start Osgood with Liv getting #2 ‘tender appearances. Then, based on how the team looks, make trades or acquisitions prior to the trade deadline.

Going forward, this is going to be the time when Babcock and Holland really put their imprint on the Red Wings.

-Dave

]]> By: Ben http://onthewingsblog.com/2006/07/09/its-official-shanahan-now-a-ranger/#comment-821 Ben Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:15:00 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=1279#comment-821 Yes, it looks like the Rangers are making a run at it. Sad to see him go. Thought he would retire in Detroit. Which is why I was also a little bit shocked about this as well. Even more shocking was the blog i read that called Shanahan a F%#$head. Who the hell in their right minds would say something like that? The link for it is on my amateurish blog(just started). Yes, it looks like the Rangers are making a run at it. Sad to see him go. Thought he would retire in Detroit.
Which is why I was also a little bit shocked about this as well. Even more shocking was the blog i read that called Shanahan a F%#$head. Who the hell in their right minds would say something like that? The link for it is on my amateurish blog(just started).

]]> By: WI Wing Nut http://onthewingsblog.com/2006/07/09/its-official-shanahan-now-a-ranger/#comment-820 WI Wing Nut Mon, 10 Jul 2006 16:40:00 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=1279#comment-820 I don't think it's reasonably to say Federov was not an integral part of the Cup runs...come on, let's be realistic. Look at the highlight reals, he scored some very big playoff goals in the Cup years, despite his not showing up in the playoffs in other years. However the reason he gets booed at JLA despite being #2 and #3 in most all time Red Wing stats categories next to only Howe and Stevie Y is because he's just a little bitch...that's what it comes down to. Especially the WAY he left...stringing the Wings along like he always did, thinking he could get more money. Then when he help out for the big money and realized his value was starting to drop, instead of swallowing his pride and re-signing, he took LESS money from Anaheim. Shanahan's departure may have had SOME similar characteristics, but Shanny doesn't have a TRACK RECORD OF BEING A BITCH, so he gets a pass. He just made the decision he thought was best in the end. That's the way it goes in business. Thanks for the memories Shanny. You'll always be a Red Wings to me!!! I don’t think it’s reasonably to say Federov was not an integral part of the Cup runs…come on, let’s be realistic. Look at the highlight reals, he scored some very big playoff goals in the Cup years, despite his not showing up in the playoffs in other years.

However the reason he gets booed at JLA despite being #2 and #3 in most all time Red Wing stats categories next to only Howe and Stevie Y is because he’s just a little bitch…that’s what it comes down to. Especially the WAY he left…stringing the Wings along like he always did, thinking he could get more money. Then when he help out for the big money and realized his value was starting to drop, instead of swallowing his pride and re-signing, he took LESS money from Anaheim.

Shanahan’s departure may have had SOME similar characteristics, but Shanny doesn’t have a TRACK RECORD OF BEING A BITCH, so he gets a pass. He just made the decision he thought was best in the end. That’s the way it goes in business.

Thanks for the memories Shanny. You’ll always be a Red Wings to me!!!

]]> By: Megan http://onthewingsblog.com/2006/07/09/its-official-shanahan-now-a-ranger/#comment-819 Megan Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:59:00 +0000 http://onthewingsblog.com/?p=1279#comment-819 Gabriel, I agree totally. If Shanahan gets booed in JLA, I will be very disappointed in the fans. Shanny was a great forward for us for many years, and played a key role in winning all three Cups. I totally respect him as a player and a person-that will never change. Gabriel, I agree totally. If Shanahan gets booed in JLA, I will be very disappointed in the fans. Shanny was a great forward for us for many years, and played a key role in winning all three Cups. I totally respect him as a player and a person-that will never change.

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