Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) Team USA GM Brian Burke confirms that Red Wings' Chris Chelios will have 'a role' on 2010 Olympic team Posted by George James Malik June 21, 2009 04:16AM A nice post-script from the NHLPA's meetings in Las Vegas, Nevada: ESPN's Pierre LeBrun reports that Team USA GM Brian Burke has officially offered Red Wings defenceman Chris Chelios an unspecified position with the Americans' 2010 Olympic team: June 20, ESPN: Chelios confirmed to ESPN.com on Saturday he's been asked by team GM Brian Burke, also GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, to join the team in some off-ice role. Burke told ESPN.com there are a number of great players who've played a significant role in U.S. hockey over the past decades, "but the greatest warrior of all was Chelly." "We haven't refined his role. All I know is, I want him involved," Burke said. It's unlikely Chelios would be a full-fledged assistant to coach Ron Wilson, but he may act as an associate coach or consultant of some kind. "I haven't fleshed it out yet," Burke said. Chelios, 47, is hoping to play at least one more NHL season. He just completed his 25th campaign and has played in more regular-season games and more playoff games than any defenseman in NHL history. Interesting to see if he will play or just be some kind of leader? Edited June 21, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Interesting to see if he will play or just be some kind of leader? It says that Burke wants him for an off-ice role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Maybe as a 7th D as well, play if someone gets injured? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Maybe as a 7th D as well, play if someone gets injured? Not likely. The Playing roster has to be named in December....then I guess they get the three spares that can practice, but only play in case of injury. But I don't think you can have a player/coach in the Olympics. Has to be one or the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.hoop 64 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 i wonder what cheli thinks about it. i thought he was sticking around to play in the olympics. im very interested in this topic now, especially because burke said "some people will be shocked to see who is not included in my list" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
