SinBinHockey 2 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Players who may or may not retire: 1. Hasek- Wouldn't this be the best time to go out? He didn't play much but he still won a cup. 2. Chelios- I like him and I know he wants to stay but do we really even need the guy at 47? 3. Drake- Did his job and won a cup. Any need to play one more season? There are a few more guys getting up there in age. I am really interested in who comes back for next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Hasek and Drake.. Chelios will be back i'm sure, we don't need him but Kenny is loyal which i'm not opposed to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 hasek and chelios said after theyd both liek to come back personally i dont think either should, unless chelly is looking for a depth roll. 7th defensemen kinda thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SinBinHockey 2 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 hasek and chelios said after theyd both liek to come back personally i dont think either should, unless chelly is looking for a depth roll. 7th defensemen kinda thing What is the nice way to tell Hasek we don't need him back at 44? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 What is the nice way to tell Hasek we don't need him back at 44? "Ozzy bailed you out this season and you got your name on the cup, isn't that enough?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legendary D In 03 50 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I think if Hasek is completely willing to accept the backup role, that's fine. I mean, really, would there be a better backup goalie in the league? Word, LDi03 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I think if Hasek is completely willing to accept the backup role, that's fine. I mean, really, would there be a better backup goalie in the league? Word, LDi03 Imagine that groin coming off the bench though! Pop Pop Pop Tear Split .....Unless we could put an elastic band in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingfan191 2 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...sek_consid.html Hasek, 43, said he also was happy to be around for his second Cup title, even though he lost his starting job to Chris Osgood after Game 4 of the opening round against Nashville. "It (watching) is a little bit different, but still it was the reason I came back, and I am very happy for everyone,'' Hasek said. Asked whether he will retire or return for another season, Hasek said, "Stanley Cup win will have nothing to do with my decision, which I'm going to make in the next week or two.'' If Hasek still has the drive to play and he's willing to accept a deal for about $1 million, the Red Wings are likely to re-sign him. "If Dom tells me he's really motivated and wants to come back, I'm interested in talking,'' Holland said. "It takes a tremendous amount of energy to win a championship and you better feel you got a tremendous amount of energy because even when you feel you do, sometimes you don't. I'm not going to convince him to play. If he walks into my office and tells me there's passion there, there's energy, there's enthusiasm, then we're gong to have a long talk.'' Top prospect Jimmy Howard can remain in Grand Rapids (AHL) for one more season without clearing waivers. "We like Jimmy Howard, but you can't have enough depth,'' Holland said. "I thought Dom and Ozzie the last two years have given us a tremendous one-two punch.'' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Please retire Dom, please.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I wouldn't mind having Hasek back, but I wouldn't be surprised if he went elsewhere (Panthers, Coyotes, Kings) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) i wouldn't mind seeing hasek go but i would love to see drake and cheli stay Edited June 5, 2008 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 The article posted above indicates, at least IMO, that Holland is leaning more towards not brining him back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 i wouldn't mind seeing hasek go but i would love to see drake and cheli stay Chelios said he will play for another year http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=51295 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Must Kill 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 i just dont see hasek returning im wanting cheli back and well as the drake im just hope the curse of nhl 08 doesnt make lids retire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfanatic4alltime 32 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I think its pretty much a done deal that drake is gone i mean wasnt he close to retiring before the year? What a way to go out though for drake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 it'll all be down to Drakes family. He's said on more than one occasion he hates living away from them. He has a cup now. I'd honestly expect him to retire. He's been a warrior this year though.. i always hated him when he was with the note, but i love him to death now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeothe Kaear 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 All three should, perhaps only Drake does. Love the Drake (and Hasek for that matter), but I think it's time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I've little doubt Drake retires. Cheli won't. Not yet. Hasek... might, might not. I'm leaning towards he will, but hard to say with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaVel DaTsYuK fan13 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Drake and Dom. I doubt Cheli retires, and I think Kenny will sign him at the minimum, but I'm not sure if he'll have a role on the team next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifonlyicouldskate 11 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I think Dom will, and Chelios probably should, not sure if he will or not. I think Drake will continue to play. But if he did retire as a champ, no one would second guess it. McCarty might consider it if he wasn't so broke right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phazon 24 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 chelios will be 47 years old! As great as he has been in this league, I think it is time for him to move on. Same is said for Hasek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDDYGIBBY5 1 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I don't know if all three retire, but I don't think any will be back with the team next year. I expect Drake to go out on top. He has earned it and deserves to retire a champion. I am 50- 50 on Hasek. I don't think that he will be offered a contract by the Wings if he decides not to retire. Chelli is a different story. Babcock decided that Lilja or Lebda would do more for this team than Chelios could in the final. I don't know if Chelli will want to stick around to be a #7 Defenceman and only play 30 games next year. This sport is a business and I think he is done in Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I think Drake is most likely to retire and Chelios the least. I'm conflicted about Hasek. He gave us some hellava good games this season and the Dom/Ozzie show worked great in the regular season. I think that unless Hasek pulls a "Legace" and demands to be #1, he'd be offered another round with the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzrmn19 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 I think Drake will retire, he came back for one last shot at the cup and got it and it seems that he is ready to spend some time with his family. Not sure about Dom and Cheli, they both probably should. I mean if it were me, I would have to think that realistically at the age of 43 and 46 respectively there isnt a lot of hockey left in you, so why not go out on top? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drimo 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 The article posted above indicates, at least IMO, that Holland is leaning more towards not brining him back. That was my feeling as well. I think Drake will retire. He played well during the playoffs and I was glad he was part of the team. But I think he will want to be part of his family more now. He has a big heart and I'll always remember that. Dom needs to hang 'em up. Cheli still has gas in the tank and I will be glad to see him back, but would understand if he decides to go out as a champion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
