The Career of Brendan Shanahan

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[@yogibearstie]

How does one hockey fan outdo the NHL Network with staff, multiple hosts, all the NHL videos they want to use? I get bored watching the NHL Network. I get 99% of my hockey news from THG. Much applause 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JK-mg6yj]

Funny how the Shanahan-run leafs could really use a player who shows up and elevates his game in the playoffs like Shanahan did throughout his career

[@cbjm36]

William Nylander was the only player who showed up for them this playoffs

[@seansmith6376]

I’d say nylander and spezza really

[@miccrhaafetl5101]

The Roundabout with Roy will always be my favorite memory of Shanahan.

[@Nikkerman]

It's crazy that he was not even a top 5 player on that 02 team what a stacked group my god

[@michaelschmidt5179]

He was, maybe not in points. Dude could throw those hands.

[@csanadhorvath]

2002 Red Wings: LW: Shanahan, Robitaille, Devereaux, Maltby C: Fedorov, Yzerman, Larionov, Datsyuk RW: Hull, Draper, Holmstrom, McCarty D: Lidstrom, Chelios, Dandenault, Duchesne, Olausson, Fischer, Kuznetsov G: Hasek, Legace to call this team STACKED would be an understatement, jesus christ... I am sadly too young to have seen this team live :(

[@csanadhorvath]

@The Paradox Destroyer Orban doesnt make it easy, but we are definitely still in the upper half of the world, so I really cant complain, it could be much much worse (Belarus, Venezuela, Cuba, Lebanon, Syria, Afghanistan, etc.). Budapest is getting nicer and nicer, righ now we have the chain bridge closed down for reperations, so huge traffic everyhwere in the city. In terms of sports, our football is getting better and better, we did pretty well at the European championship, and we finished 15th in the Olympic table with 6 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze, pretty good haul of 20 medals with a population of 10 million I'd say :)

[@stephenmartinek8315]

No salary cap, baby! What a steamroller of a team.

[@dormic18]

Maybe funny to know, although he only played 3 games for the „Düsseldorfer EG“ here in Germany in the 94 lockout he became quiet a legend to the club too. Fans are telling stories to this date about his short time at the club and he absolutely loved the amazing atmosphere during and after the games

[@dustyb58]

His flying takedown of Patrick Roy in his first season with Detroit and the rivalry with Colorado will forever be my favorite moment of his.

[@J_Aaron_L]

I know he's no Shanahan or even a HoFer but a career vid of John LeClair would be interesting to see. He played a role in the Canadians cup win and that was before he blew up, became the first American born to score 3 consecutive 50 goal seasons, and faced Shanahan in the 97 cup. Idk... I just love the guy and feel he lived in Lindros' shadow

[@robinzinger5240]

Legion of Doom

[@Dr.Frankensteen]

If he isn't in the Hockey Guy HOF, I'd be shocked. He's beyond deserving.

[@darrellmackinnon1667]

@@badm0t0rf1ng3r I mean...none of the teams LeClair played on, in prime years (individually) were as caliber overall, as those Shanahan had played on. Especially Detroit dynasty years of the 90s.

[@toddstuart8521]

LeClair had a fantastic shot!

[@beardupbeerdown7355]

Played with Shanny at CCM Hockey School. He put a medal around my neck.

[@KenMagee]

My only remaining Red Wing jersey is a Shanny. My Yzerman got burned in a house fire and my Federov was stolen by an ex.

[@brendansummers1315]

He was my dad's favorite Blue when I was born, so that's why I'm named Brendan.

[@kenh5317]

Very cool. Did you end up in Toronto?

[@270videos]

Literally the same ^ that’s why I’m Brendan! Haha

[@314jph]

Knowing how Brendan got around, you sure you don't look like him? Lol

[@quag311]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m ready for a Red Wings Revival.

[@jacked6]

They still have a very long way to go.

[@angrygrandpa2.08]

Not really that long

[@SolidPain6624]

@@jacked6 it’s not that long as you would think to be honest.

[@jacked6]

well I can't see them above any of the top 4 in their division next year.

[@theomega311]

Kind of sucks they lost Cholowski along the way considering they gave up the pick that became Jakob Chychrun along with Datsyuk just to hit the cap floor. I know his offensive numbers slowed down some and he got more seasoning in Grand Rapids, but it felt like it was about his time to turn it up. Leddy,, Hronek, Cholowski, and Seider have that potential to be a good defensive unit although a very young one. Still can’t help but think both Buium and Edvinsson are a couple years out. Buium is going to Denver though so he should be super solid, meanwhile Edvinsson Is a lot like Broberg from a couple years ago or even Seider, he is so skilled he should be playing up in the SHL but to get him ideal time they kind of loaned him to the SHL1 regulation league. In theory next year I wouldn’t be shocked if he did a full year in the SHL, although Detroit has shown confidence in building guys though the AHL too. They had Zadina play straight up in the AHL, I think if it were me I would probably loan him out to an OHL team so I could keep a close eye on him, although I’d probably do my best to keep him and Raymond on the same development path.

[@matthewsutton3901]

Loved watching Shanny as a kid. Wish he would have stayed in Detroit and won another cup. He was a gamer, tough as nails. Could fight anybody. Always loved hearing the Irish Jig in the Joe after he scored

[@lancenorman2632]

Shanny was what goodie how would have been in the nhl of that day. A big tough as nail leader, that can score and get a few assists.

[@dennis3351]

Ahh yes I recall when Shanahan requested a trade in Hartford the franchise was fighting for its life and I was at the games . game 1 team introductions '96-'97 and Shanahan skates out to a standing boos after the story come out he wanted out. However when he was traded for Paul Coffey and Keith Primeau it was a win for both teams . I was a fan of all 3 players. Who wouldn't want Shanahan or Coffey on the team and Primeau soon became the fan favorite and fans were grateful Shanny wasn't traded to Boston. Our then arch rival who Boston press said would have loved to have him. Thank Jimmy Rutherford for that trade. I also met Shanahan after a game in '96 and said we're not gonna let you go that easy and he said to me 'oh really' ha.

[@nevilleneville6518]

I remember a Hartford fan in the stands wearing a Shanahan Jersey and a diaper 😅

[@RelaxingGhost]

Shanahan was part of the Dynasty in Detroit. Good times

[@mjk06]

One of my fav Red Wings. Did everything for team.

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

That pick he put on Roy for McCarty was a thing of legends.

[@Sexton_blake93]

A career of Ed Belfour video would be really cool

[@kylestoddart]

Must agree here

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

Steady Eddie needs a video!

[@allsystemsgo8678]

One of the greatest.

[@deepvoicegames5024]

1987 fight between Canada and Soviet Union was one of the great Hockey fights. I love the way they tried to stop it with turning off the lights

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

Cops on ice

[@petrograd4068]

The medalists that year were Finland (gold), Czech Republic (silver) and Sweden (bronze). It was Finland's first JWC title :)

[@GingerHammer]

My favorite player. I was very young, but remember the day we landed him. Shanny!

[@Outta-hz1ej]

Funny enough my dad had a locker in Grade 9, right next to a certain Brendan Shanahan. My dad went to the same school that all the London Knights players did ATT.

[@saltywingsandavsfan]

This is why you can’t call players a bust early in their careers

[@TheConspiratorist]

Yeah, Shanaban was a bust.

[@jordanwarren2249]

How would you call him a bust?

[@TheConspiratorist]

Jordan Warren Read OP’s comment

[@saltywingsandavsfan]

I meant can’t their was a typo

[@johnfunkhauser8201]

No mention of sleeping with another teammates wife, which is why St. Louis traded him? Was never popular in the Detroit locker room either, obviously a crucial piece though.

[@rebekah7635]

I mean some people deserve each other, maybe Janney actually dodged a bullet in the long run.

[@SverigeiSverige]

Who?

[@rebekah7635]

@@SverigeiSverige Shanahan ended up married to his teammate (and supposedly best friend Craig Janney's) wife. That's one of the reasons St Louis traded him, THG is being diplomatic here. Then Shanahan pitched a fit about Hartford being a dump. I know Shanahan comes across as an elder statesman now but he was kind of obnoxious in his youth. At this point he hadn't won anything, remember, so I think that was part of the knock on him. People here keep referencing sleeping with or 'stealing' someone's spouse. What I'm trying to say is, the spouse has to want to cheat, too. Sometimes it's better to be rid of someone like that in the long run, let them go make someone else miserable.

[@terrybrooks2004]

@@rebekah7635 Mike Keenan wanted him gone after that!

[@Michadoo]

I totally thought he would mention that regarding the St Louis trade. I'm not sure about the locker room thing. We loved him in Detroit. Players and fans.

[@zackshockeybox5245]

There is a reason I have a cat nicknamed Shan The Man! Loved watching him play!

[@darrellmackinnon1667]

*The quality and detail via on the board, deserves another like, as it is. Great video as always.*

[@yostr1]

I’ll request for the 100th time a video on the career of Bob Probert.

[@markbanek1955]

I love these career videos. Keep em coming!

[@ianmillerdevilsfan1223]

I don't remember who said it, but getting Shanahan really helped them get over the top in 1997. As he provided that extra physical presence, and of course it helps he's an amazing hall of fame talent

[@gonuts4donuts]

Definitely my favorite Red Wing from the 90's along with Stevie Y and Ozzie. I remember as a kid having Shanahan's card when he was with the Whalers, and wishing he was a Red Wing. It came true the next season and the Wings brought the cup home finally after disappointing ends in '95 and '96. Thanks for the amount of work and information you put into your videos!

[@bkjimena11]

Have you done "The Career of Daniel Alfredsson" video yet?

[@LitlBUBS]

As a Devils fan I remember Shanahan came to camp in 09-10 season and played well in presason. Then decided to retire. He could have kept playing had he wanted to, he was still noticable on the Ice even then.

[@davids9520]

Give Ken Holland credit for making the trade to bring Shanahan to the Red Wings. He gave up Coffey and Primeau, who were significant players, at that time. I think for that generation of Red Wing teams, that trade to acquire Shanahan was the difference maker. He was the elite power forward of his time. Yzerman & Shanahan played on a line together, that was great combination.

[@bbadlar3]

I want to say Scotty Bowman engineered that trade. Trade occurred on Oct. 9, 1996. Holland was named GM on July 18, 1997.

[@ajmpatriot4899]

@@bbadlar3 I was thinking the same

[@michaelschmidt5179]

Ken Holland only hurt the wings.

[@brendan859]

@@michaelschmidt5179 He hurt them a lot in the salary cap era, but he drafted Datsyuk and Zetterberg with stupidly late picks and built the greatest roster of all time in 2002. Can’t say he only hurt them lol.

[@xanderallen5687]

@@brendan859 Hakan Andersson

[@whosafraidoferiknrding4470]

As a long time Hartford Whalers/ Carolina Hurricanes fan, I remember the day the Whalers traded Pronger for Shanahan, and I also remember him asking for a trade out of Hartford. You can trace the drafting of Pronger by Burke in 1993, and the subsequent trade for Shanahan directly to the Hurricanes Stanley Cup championship in 2006. Regardless, I wish we would've kept Pronger in Hartford but at least we got a Cup in 2006.

[@wwk68tig]

Wonderful walk down memory lane with Shanny. Of course, I had to leave Detroit for NY (job opportunity) and the FIRST year i'm here, they start their Cup run. Would have been nice to be home (for the first one anyway), but that was fun. Thanks for excellent post.

[@jakeaaron]

The lack of Whalers magnet makes me sad.

[@Sonicthehedgefundmanager]

That’s a beautiful wings jersey

[@vmi4172]

This Hockey Guy stays hooking us up with awesome hockey content! Salute 🍻 Considering your from Van, The career of Pavel Bure would be dope! I'd love to hear more about his time in Florida. I don't know if I've ever seen a single player carry a team on his shoulder's like The Russian Rocket did! At the same thing is was really sad to see a talent like that wasting away his career with the Panthers.

[@RzK084]

Easily one of my all time favorite players. Also, would love to see a video on Paul Kariya, another one of my all time favs.

[@victorm3237]

I love these series! Please do one for Craig Janney or Peter Bondra

[@DevilzFan]

A look at Scott Stevens career could be an interesting video.

[@evanvanwormer6805]

God... the Red Wings were so good... as a fan, I miss that.

[@Kmartsmart]

Great content as always! Would love a Career of Bernie Parent video.

[@sameold5050]

Definitely.

[@dumpnchase]

Love these career videos. Looking forward to the Scott Stevens one.

[@Dr.Frankensteen]

Shame that dude never won a Norris.

[@dumpnchase]

@@Dr.Frankensteen He was a rock on D for the Devils. The 93-94 season he had the points that you need for to win it. Whoever is D partner was they got better playing with him.

[@swedreamhack5308]

What a legend, I remember having a sticker album in 93-94 something with a page featuring the 50 goal scorers. I missed two players, one being Shanny. He's forever a part of that legendary run in 02. That's 19 years ago, it's been a while..

[@DanielNYR]

Always liked him a lot as a Ranger. Yes he was beyond his prime (as was tradition in NY, and I hope Sather isn't bringing that back) but his snapshot was something to behold. I'll never forget one particular shootout goal in which he snapped the puck top corner so fast it was in the net as fast as I could see his stick move. What a player.

[@spookykid5829]

I would love a Scotty Niedermeyer or Scott Stevens career video

[@blueshirtshockey93]

Yep nyc grts them when they r old. Loved having shanny on my blueshirts

[@jacked6]

His best years were in St Louis but a complete jerk for sleeping with Janney's wife.

[@MaisDennis]

Thought that incident would be mentioned

[@jpk6759]

You do know that she was willing to cheat as well. People seem to forget its take two .

[@vwm8534]

I didn't know about this. It does take two but you don't do that to a friend or teammate. There is plenty of other strange out there. Especially for stars like he was.

[@G7M9W]

@@vwm8534 On a related (literally) note, you know about Brodeur, right?

[@jpk6759]

@@vwm8534 ofcouse . im not saying that it makes it right . just people seem to bash shanny for it when other players have done it . not only in NHL

[@KixMusaid]

Good times I remember the Shana-BAN videos

[@DavidMartinez-cq3hx]

As a Sharks fan I always remember Brendan Shanahan from those early 90's St. Louis Blues who would just crush the Sharks. Shanahan along with Brett Hull would light up the Sharks while Curtis Joseph would shut the door on the Sharks. He was also a beast in Detroit also.

[@scummydummy]

95 96 year I was 11, remember crying when we lost 😢🤣😭 Love the vid dude, these are great !

[@mickeyknox4887]

I remember when we traded for Shanny. Such a disappointment getting wrecked by the devils in 95'. That deal really pushed us over the hump. Coffey was basically toast by then, and Primeau wasn't really doing much for us (although he seemed to do fairly well for Hartford and then Carolina after.) We were SURE we were getting that cup in 96', then we didn't. But then 97', ohh boy. Good times. Shanny didn't screw around. He got that puck, and put it in the net. Shanny and Feds played so well together. He threw those hands like a pro as well. Having him on 3-26 was legendary. Detroit will always love Shanahan.

[@Zamppa86]

It shows mad longevity when you think and realize that Shanahan scored 656 regular season goals during his career while having 'only' 2 50+ goal seasons... I remember him quite well from St. Louis when he played with Brett Hull. Didn't like him that much on Detroit though because I was an Avalanche fan during those times.

[@draheim90]

One of my favorite players due to how his skill was complemented by leadership and toughness. My memory could be off, but pretty sure Detroit would have been happy to keep him for longer but he said he wanted to go elsewhere for a fresh start and the Wings respected his decision and let him leave.

[@Moleman4ever]

for any career evaluation of a player like shanahan, you have to include his PIMs and "intangible" achievements. A main part of his appeal is he was one of the last true power forwards. He made an impression everywhere he went, even on NYR late in his 30s and most notably when he stood up for Jagr to fight an aggressive Donald Brashear taking liberties. If you ever do another one of these, I think Eric Lindros would be one of the more interesting ones.

[@FalseCredential]

Still hoping for videos about Bobby Clarke and Bill Barber someday

[@timsmith428]

..good Etobicoke lad...played lacrosse as well...well known family in Mimico..

[@tmoore4075]

2001 Detroit went the other way with the younger calls. Hasek, Robitaille and Hull added to the team. It worked though. That year was so much fun. As for his Detroit departure, he was ready to move on and wanted out. It worked out ok for him and great for Detroit. His last two playoffs with them weren’t very good. Appreciate everything he did but was fine with him moving on.

[@jasontipsword477]

Us Red Wings we’re so spoiled! 25 yrs ! I haven’t seen to many franchise in my life time do what they did in any sport! Shanny’s Irish ☘️ jig loved it! He was the piece that put us over the top! Don’t see to many guys like him now a days. Thanks for the video and going through all the hall defense he was traded for! Now we got the Captain running the ship. Best captain ever!! Stevie Y! And possible best GM ever when all said and done!!

[@BrodieBr0]

''Players will drop off eventually'' As I hit 50 this month I can for sure say that time is undefeated for all of us. haha

[@xanderallen5687]

As a Wings fan that grew up during the Dynasty years, I don’t remember there really being a “Detroit really has to get younger” thing during that time. At that time, older players were still impacting the game immensely into their later years. The game was much more about strength, toughness, and experience. Even when Shanahan left, there was still the opinion that we shouldn’t have left him walk…but with Babcock in and Yzerman leaving, Shanahan seemed to want out.

[@tsaageotrimm]

You should do a video ranking every legendary player who played for Rangers at some point their career

[@ianhiltunen5789]

If he would've have forgone that final season in New Jersey, he would've retired with a very even and satisfying stat line. 1490 Games played 650 goals 690 assists 1340 points.

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

Best voice in hockey as well? Shanny with the goatee during the Detroit years was a scary thing.

[@Rthomp02]

Nice jersey!

[@edwarddobrowolski9398]

He was powerful for us in Detroit

[@davidmushinski8196]

Shannie was loved and greatly appreciated

[@robert48044]

Always be a fan of his because he was part of the Wings turn around

[@vwm8534]

Maybe you can explain why the Blues had to give up Steven's. I don't see that kind of thing anywhere, where a team signs a free agent and has to give up a player.

[@314jph]

Cuz the other owners (read traditional power franchises) didn't like the inflated salaries StL was willing to put out. It was retribution. Only it was just fine a few years later when Detroit did it.

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

I just remembered Keith Primeau was drafted by Detroit. Do a career video of him!

[@jackson2083]

He’s already made one for Primeau. Check out his “Career Video” playlist!

[@hunterbramlage6044]

Shanny was one of my favorite all around players.

[@christhornycroft3686]

Those are some pretty solid numbers for the dead puck era. He didn't miss a beat.

[@ipejuntunen9822]

Nice career portrait from the Hockey Guy as usual, but I missed comments about PIMs he racked up, and his 17 Gordie Howe hat tricks is (unofficial) all time record. Shanahan amassed more PIMs than some famous enforcers like Lyle Odelein, Basil McRae, Shane Churla, Brad May or Stu Grimson. I understand some of these did not play as much as Shanahan, but he is in a nice company in the most PIMs list.

[@theomega311]

It’s amazing how good that 1994-1995 Blues team was, and they were even spending money left and right. Had Gretzky, Cujo, Shanahan, Hull, Steve Duchesne, Esa Tikkanen, Al Mackinnis, Guy Carboneau, Glenn Anderson. What was ironic about it was the team was so good in front of Cujo they threw him off his game. Cujo and Ryan Miller were both workhorse goalies, the more shots they faced the better they would do night to night. When those two St. Louis teams had those two goalies the system in front of them was so strong it threw the entire goalie’s game off.

[@wilseph1]

An absolutely beast Shanny was. He had hands to be a perennial 30-40 goal scorer, and had hands to punch you. AND he could move for a big guy.

[@villekorpi714]

The first thing that comes to mind about Brendan Shanahan was that he slashed an opponent to the face after whistle in the world championships.

[@tonygreene8411]

Hey Shannon, do a Scott Stevens career video

[@miikkakivekas6376]

Coolest name ever and very very good player.

[@harryfromwork]

He's the man

[@robertkennett83]

Bondra next!

[@eirikrdberg1161]

Yeah. Almost everyone plays for the Rangers when they are wasted: Esposito, Dionne, Lafleur, Lindeos, Bure, Gretzky, Jagr(who returned to form), Lafontaine. I know there are many others…

[@noahmacdonald9095]

Can you do Felix potvin next

[@MASTERSWORD009]

An under appreciated goalie. Too bad his career burned out at the end

[@rushilb6]

All I know about brendan shanahan is the shanaplan

[@Cryptogab94]

I love Brendan Shanahan

[@RezSniper37]

the good ole shanaban

[@mariovaccarella6854]

I've always liked Shanahan. I only got to see him a Couple Of Years as a NYR, but, In Addition to Putting The Puck In The Net, and Playing A Great Game, He Could Fight (I believe that he Beat Yo Donald Brashier).

[@ogreman-lll-957]

Have you done a career video on Brian rafalski

[@HonchoHoodo]

Shanny was a beast wish we could have won 1 in NY

[@BoyNamedSue4]

He spent most of his career on teams I don’t like so I can’t say I’m a fan. But I respected him.

[@dnasty312]

*2,489* PIM too!

[@chairedf14]

6:35 Aleksander Barkov & Jonathan Huberdeau

[@1002l]

compare his stats to roenick, cups really do paya a huge part in hall of fame voting, don't know if it should

[@vickiem.6096]

A Gordy Howe jersey!

[@Jaageful]

Finland won world juniors back in 1987. They did beat some bigger countries like Soviets , Czechoslovakia and USA. So i think it was well deserved victory. It was the team discipline that lost Canada and Soviets the opportunity to win gold. Those young hot heads....

[@dennis3351]

watch the video titled Karsch and Anderson 'you won't believe this story about Brendan Shanahan''. its hilarious.

[@jon-eriksuermann9844]

Arbitrators had a vendetta against the Blues back then. They gave up a boat load to get Stevens, but he was an established player who was then named captain. To be forced to give up Stevens for signing an up and coming forward was quite disproportionate.

[@klompsauce]

He and Federov should've been on the '08 team, 4th line, still viable in the league, should've been in the winged wheel

[@Hockeyarcadeandcoins]

Hey the hockey guy how are you doing! This should be an interesting video!

[@MultiKalmer]

Shanny is the only player in NHL history who has at least 600 goals and 2000 penaltyminutes 👊

[@rebekah7635]

Didn't bowman move him to the other wing, which accounted for part of his success? It was a long time ago not sure I'm recalling that correctly. Bowman had a genius for that and I remember some 90s-00s Bruins coaches trying to imitate that (moving forwards to defense etc) but it never worked.

[@rebekah7635]

@MatthewDaley I can't see your reply anymore but I will say: Bowman has 5 rings (5!) from his time with the Habs. A literal handful. He coached many more greatest of all time teams than you realize and he has the results to show for it LOL.

[@nevilleneville6518]

Are you thinking of the "Left Wing Lock" defensive system that Bowman implemented with Detroit?

[@314jph]

In 91 I almost quit hockey. StL WAS trying to build roster to win their 1st SC. The other owners didn't like it. Taking Stevens in arbitration was bs. It was just fine for Detroit to buy a world beater roster, cuz they're one of the original 6. Def double standard. Rant over.

[@Dr.Frankensteen]

To add more context to the Shanahan trade, Shanahan had a major falling out with the Blues after he slept with Craig Janney's wife. The excuse at the time was the Blues were trying to cut down on money, but Shanahan wasn't well liked by his teammates.