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Dave Dye

The Detroit News

Category: Red Wings

Posted by Dave Dye (The Detroit News) on Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 2:45 PM

Holland: No room for Shanahan

With Brendan Shanahan still unsigned, it's not surprising some might wonder whether a return to the Red Wings could be an option.

General manager Ken Holland addressed that rumor Tuesday during a NHL conference call.

"I've got tremendous respect for Brendan," Holland said. "But we're so close to the cap. Unless Brendan wants to play for the minimum salary, which I don't anticipate.

"We're right against the cap. We're not looking to add any forwards."

The Wings already have such a logjam, they had to send two other forwards, Darren Helm and Ville Leino, to the minors Tuesday. Holland and coach Mike Babcock believe both are NHL-quality players.

Shanahan spent the last two seasons with the Rangers, but he hasn't been re-signed.

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