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Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:46 am EDT

Flyers after Brendan Shanahan?

By Mark J. Miller

“BrendanThe Philadelphia Flyers may have lost forward Simon Gagne(notes) for some time with two small hernias that will likely need surgery so the team's supposed interest in signing veteran free agent Brendan Shanahan(notes) is apparently growing, according to the Cherry Hill Courier Post.

The 40-year-old left wing was thought to be returning to the New Jersey Devils this season but the sides surprisingly parted only hours before the regular season got underway. Shanahan supposedly was the one who actually left camp, saying he didn't think things were a great fit. The Flyers supposedly nearly signed Shanahan last January.

Source: Cherry Hill Courier PostNew Window

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  1. dagoldeneagle
    1. Posted by dagoldeneagle Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:53 am EDT

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    shanahan is still an all-star caliber player in the right system.
    he's a future hall of famer.
    sign him now
  2. anthony
    2. Posted by anthony Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:22 am EDT

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    simon gagne when healthy is a 40 goal guy.
    shanahan proved last season age has caught up with him by tallying 6 goals?
    it was only 34 games but double it and he still doesnt even give you 15 goals for a full season
    look elsewhere shanny is done. and im a devils fan and a huge shanny fan from back in his rookie season
  3. Travis
    3. Posted by Travis Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:21 am EDT

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    This was completely shut down by the Flyers general manager yesterday afternoon.
  4. Philly76
    4. Posted by Philly76 Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:43 am EDT

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    i like shanny as well, but we don't need him. he is a sure hf, but we are already stocked with talented forwards. our problem is coaching. that wood stick that stands behind the bench (stevens) is holding the team back. everyone knows he is the primary weak link on the team currently. come on homer, dump him sooner rather than later! it's going to happen anyway this season so get it over with so the team can start living up to its potential.
  5. Dan the TEA Man
    5. Posted by Dan the TEA Man Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:57 am EDT

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    Brendan Shanahan? Don't they need a goalie more than an aging forward?
  6. Skip-O-Matic
    6. Posted by Skip-O-Matic Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:58 am EDT

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    No, no, no, no. Signing Shanahan would be a mistake. He has made it clear he wants to play on a top 2 line and he is not among the top 6 forwards on any NHL team, let alone Philadelphia. Holmgren has no business even considering signing him.....at all.
  7. gs
    7. Posted by gs Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:16 am EDT

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    This "rumor" has no basis. The Flyers already came out and said this isn't an option. Def get rid of Stevens and see how the team responds. The season is obviously very early and the team just needs a kick in the as$.
  8. Jon
    8. Posted by Jon Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:54 am EDT

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    We have great young forwards who deserve time on the top 2 lines, not this washed up player. Yes he was good in his day but this isnt an old mans league anymore. With the exception of Mark Rechhi
  9. Daniel V
    9. Posted by Daniel V Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    He's staying retired. His agent essentially said that last week when asked if the Bruins had contacted him when Lucic and Savard went down. Both teams could use him, yes, but what else does he have to prove? First ballot Hall of Famer and he got to leave on his own terms, what more could you ask for? He doesn't want to be a 3rd/4th line novelty act getting 10 minutes of ice time a game, if that much. If he wanted that, he would've stayed with the Devils.
  10. Jon
    10. Posted by Jon Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:59 pm EDT

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    I still do not she old man shanny coming to Phily, but with the Kings claiming Randy Jones off Re-entry Waivers it will be fun to see what or who the flyers bring up to fill a spot on the roster.
  11. michael
    11. Posted by michael Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:33 am EDT

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    doesn't matter who stinkin philly signs there not going to beat the pens.repeat,repeat,repeat
  12. Joshua L
    12. Posted by Joshua L Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:16 am EDT

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    Using the word "supposedly" in every sentence doesn't lend much credence to this report. Either does modifying it with "apparently," "actually," or "nearly." Is there anything factual about what you are saying, or are you just speculating on a rumor?
  13. richd
    13. Posted by richd Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    briere is hurt today with lower body injury. gagne done for 3 months. sign shanny cheap..
  14. robert p
    14. Posted by robert p Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:22 pm EDT

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    Coyotes like SHANNY , come on over and play with ROBERT LANG one more time.
  15. robert p
    15. Posted by robert p Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:27 pm EDT

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    N H L will sell the Coyotes to ICE EDGE on 11-6-09 They will sign Shanahan on 11-8-09 for ( 1 ) year for One Million dollars or 1/8 of the GREAT ONE'S CONTRACT .
  16. bill.kearney
    16. Posted by bill.kearney Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:13 pm EST

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    Bring in SANNY would be a great move. On Gange as much as I hate to say this, the FLyers need to find a way to part wats with this kid. He seems always hurt. And I feel fir him, cuase he is a great player with alot of heart, jusr what we want in Philly. But, really we need to just get draft picks or something.
  17. east beast
    17. Posted by east beast Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:22 pm EST

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    Jesus Christ on coke could not help that [profane]gy orange train wreck on ice.We own you..the Devil.
  18. east beast
    18. Posted by east beast Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:23 pm EST

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    Yankees.
  19. east beast
    19. Posted by east beast Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:24 pm EST

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    At least at the end of the year broadway bytches can fake they are pitt fans tho...
  20. Jake
    20. Posted by Jake Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:27 pm EST

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    anyone that thinks signing shanahan is a stupid idea, is a complete idiot. two seasons ago the man still scored over 20 goals. he plays the pk and pp. look how he turned the NYR around when he was in the lineup. you're a freakin moron if you think age has anything to do with his ability to play. I can't wait to see him back in the game to stick it to NYR and NJD.
  21. Jake
    21. Posted by Jake Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:32 pm EST

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    and washed up? you're retarded.

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