Steel City Sports Fan

Honestly, I’m not sure it would be a bad idea. Even though Shanahan wouldn’t be able to replace Gary Roberts in terms of toughness, he could be ideal as veteran presence which is something the Penguins have lost a great deal of and it was obviously something that was necessary for them to make it as far as they did last season!

I’ve long harbored a great deal of resentment against the use of the exclamation point. But I’ll save that for another time. Shanny wouldn’t “replace GR in terms of toughness”? Really? Ahhh, she’s probably right. Neither are going to drop the gloves anymore. 1 fight for Shanny last year. 2 for Roberts. But the edge in net-front presence goes to Roberts. Shanahan hasn’t been a true power forward since well before his last Cup with the Dynasty in ‘02.

Regardless, it would appear the interest is mutual.

Pittsburgh is beginning to inquire about the possibility. Over the past 72 hours the Penguins had discussions with Shanahan’s representatives. Discussions were brief and centered around what kind of role Shanahan would have but Shanahan made it known to Shero early in free agency he would be willing to sign for 1.5 -1.8 million. At this moment, nothing is imminent but for the first time in a month, Pittsburgh is at least looking into the possibility.

Rumor. Innuendo. August. Chances of Shanny becoming a Baby Boy Groupie? No idea. But, it would be an interesting scene at the Joe if his first regular season appearance back in Detroit comes in a Pittsburgh sweater on 11 November.

Would you boo him then, or would you save that kind of class for Fedorov? Oh, sorry to disappoint. 91 won’t be visiting the Joe this year. Neither will Ovechkin for that matter.

Say it with me.

Thanks Gary. Ass.