GMR
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Detroit ran into two hot opponents in 1995 and 1996. There was never anything "wrong" with their roster. If they keep Coffey, they're still Cup contenders the following season, but they likely don't trade for Murphy who was a perfect partner for Lidstrom. Instead, they likely try to add a forward at the deadline. No way to tell but it's fun playing what if.
Shanahan was a key contributor during their playoff run in 1997. They had other goal scorers and had guys that played a gritty style, but he could do both. In 1998, his numbers weren't that special in the postseason, though.
Shanahan was a key contributor during their playoff run in 1997. They had other goal scorers and had guys that played a gritty style, but he could do both. In 1998, his numbers weren't that special in the postseason, though.