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Keenan's Near Comeback with Rangers Blocked in 2001

2/15/2025

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In a twist of fate, Mike Keenan, the legendary coach who brought the Stanley Cup to the New York Rangers, nearly made a comeback in 2001. The Rangers eyed him during trade discussions for Pavel Bure, but Panthers owner Alan Cohen blocked the reunion. Keenan's legacy continues to shine brightly in Rangers history.

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In a twist of fate, Mike Keenan, the legendary coach who brought the Stanley Cup to the New York Rangers, nearly made a comeback in 2001. The Rangers eyed him during trade discussions for Pavel Bure, but Panthers owner Alan Cohen blocked the reunion. Keenan's legacy continues to shine brightly in Rangers history.