Shanahan Deal Makes More Sense Than You Might Think
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Nearly 10 years ago, the New York Rangers were on the verge of a trade that would have sent young Alexei Kovalev to the Hartford Whalers in exchange for Brendan Shanahan. The Whalers chose instead to deal Shanahan to Detroit, and over the next decade, he was one of Motown’s most important players, helping captain Steve Yzerman lead the Wings to three Stanley Cup championships.
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