Red Wings 1997: Brendan Shanahan trade pays off big - Detroit Free Press

At start of 1997 season, after weeks of rumors and negotiations, Detroit Red Wings acquired forward Brendan Shanahan from lowly Hartford Whalers

In the spring of 1997 — a quarter-century ago — the Detroit Red Wings embarked on their quest to end a 42-year Stanley Cup drought. The Free Press has commemorated that historic quest with a new boo… [+10749 chars]

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