With the Rangers doing so well in 2005–06, expectations were raised for the 2006–07 season, evidenced by "Sports Illustrated" then predicting the Rangers would finish first in their division. Realizing the team had trouble scoring goals in the 2005–06 campaign, the Rangers went out and signed Triple Gold Club winner, 12-time 30-goal scorer and long-time Detroit Red Wing Brendan Shanahan to a one-year contract. However, the organization remained committed to its rebuilding program despite the signing of the 37-year-old left winger.