Devils, Shanahan part ways

by Daniel Tolensky on Oct 1, 2009 11:07 AM CDT Comment 9 comments

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"Over the past couple of days Jacques (Lemaire) and I have had conversations. The unexpected has transpired. It's not that Brendan cannot play. It's that these (young) players have become something special at this time."

"This is a mutual decision, an amicable one. After today we'll make the decisions we have to make."

— Lou Lamoriello, to Rich Chere, The Star-Ledger

"I have not decided to continue with the New Jersey Devils for my 22nd NHL season. When I signed this past summer, Lou Lamoriello, Jacques Lemaire and I agreed that if we were unable to find a suitable fit in which I would be able to compete and contribute at the level I expect from myself, then I would simply step aside.

"I have great respect for Lou, Jacques and the entire Devils' organization. This decision is both mutual and amicable. I am planning to spend the next couple of weeks with my family to reflect on and evaluate my plans for the future. Most importantly, I would like to thank my former teammates and wish them the best of luck this season."

— Brendan Shanahan's statement

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Anyone else see him stepping into the mess that is the NHLPA and setting them straight?

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by Scotty Hockey on Oct 2, 2009 7:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hahahahahaha!!

Oh, you’re serious? Anyways, that’s what we thought Paul Kelly was going to do. Look how that turned out.

by Afino on Oct 2, 2009 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paul Kelly hasn’t punched a couple of dozen different NHLPA members in the face. They’re scared of Shanny. ;)

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by Doogie2K on Oct 2, 2009 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good point.

by Afino on Oct 2, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now there’s an idea.

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by IAmJoe on Oct 2, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Captain Cop-out called it quits? No loss.

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by Whale4ever on Oct 2, 2009 10:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I guess none of the other players’ wives appealed to him.

by BleedBlue42 on Oct 2, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shanahan on his very very last legs is still better than what a lot of teams have. Actually, I wonder if he wouldn’t have been a good presence on the Sharks. Guys like him, Ricci, Morrow, those are the sorts of guys the Sharks have been needing for the last couple years.

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by IAmJoe on Oct 2, 2009 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs