msm2000 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Anyone have any details on it? Supposed to be today at Cheli's Chili. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Wherever he ends up going, I hope his Chili bar stays. In fact, I hope they mention it in the press conference... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Sounds like another storied career may be coming to a close.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Details from the meeting anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 It would be sweet if he pays in GR -- if he does not feel like moving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
detroitdan 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) Sounds like another storied career may be coming to a close.... I'd love for him to stick around as an assistant coach. Have any details come out though? Edited June 24, 2009 by detroitdan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Did I miss something I'm not seeing anyhting about this press conference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/9721362...plans-Wednesday DETROIT (AP) - Chris Chelios has a plan to talk about his future. The 47-year-old defenseman says he will host a news conference Wednesday morning at Cheli's Chili Bar and Restaurant in Detroit to answer questions just days after the Red Wings confirmed he will not be offered a contract to stay. Chelios has said he wants to play next season. He played in six of 23 playoff games this year for the runner-up Red Wings, extending his NHL records by appearing in his 24th postseason and 266th playoff game. He played 28 regular-season games. Chelios is a three-time Norris Trophy winner as the NHL's top defenseman and 11-time All-Star. The Chicago native and former Blackhawks player won Stanley Cups with Detroit and Montreal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUkrainian 49 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 http://www.freep.com/article/20090623/SPOR...rence+Wednesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 It won't be on tv? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) It would be sweet if he pays in GR -- if he does not feel like moving. I wouldn't completely rule something like this out...I remember an interview he did with the Hockey News a couple years ago, where he said that he wanted to play until 50 but acknowledged that it might not be in the NHL. Plus, he might want to be somewhat close to MSU during hockey season. We'll see I guess. Edited June 24, 2009 by C-TownWing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msm2000 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 I guess this is what was said. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4283661 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 When he signs for another team I know I'll be cheering for him when comes back to the Joe. So glad he is staying in Detroit. I knew he would because of his son playing at MSU. Please I love his bars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted June 24, 2009 I guess this is what was said. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4283661 Best of luck getting signed somewhere, Cheli. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 May be a great fit on a bottom-feeder Eastern Conference team with a young defense core. Could see a team like Atlanta bringing him in to mentor Bogosian or if a team like the Islanders end up foolishly picking Hedman over Tavares. At this point in his career, a steady-veteran mentor is the only role he can really fill nicely. Good luck elsewhere Cheli! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 24, 2009 DETROIT -- He won't be a Detroit Red Wing, but Chris Chelios still wants to play. The 47-year-old defenceman said Wednesday he has no hard feelings about Detroit's decision not to sign him for next season. Chelios says he wants to sign with another NHL team. Chelios says his family won't move from the Detroit area, where he owns a bar. Chelios says he would prefer to play with a team in the Eastern Conference. He says the travel would be easier than it would be in the far-flung Western Conference. He says he and his agent will start contacting teams July 1, when he officially becomes a free agent. Chelios won two Stanley Cups with the Red Wings after being acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1998-1999 season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 For sentimental reasons, I'm sorry to see him go. Obviously he was a great player throughout his career and his personality and leadership will be missed, but it's been awhile since he was a really strong contributor to the team on the ice. Thank you, and best of luck Cheli. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 if he wants to stay close to detroit and wants to play in the east....maybe toronto? any thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Love Cheli, hate completely pointless press conferences. Although the East preference is kind of strange, since everyone sort of assumed he'd be a Hawk or a King. I vote for Montreal and coming full circle I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_Wheeler 3 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 He'll be on the Penguins next year, no doubt... JK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 if he wants to stay close to detroit and wants to play in the east....maybe toronto? any thoughts? May be a good influence on Luke Shen, as I said earlier, he should go to a bottom-feeder Eastern team with a young defensive talent. But I don't know if I can see Burke signing someone as old and used up as Chelios, a market like Toronto may also be a little hectic for Chelios too, although he did love doing morning shows in Detroit often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Leafs won't want Chelios... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 He'll be on the Penguins next year, no doubt... JK If he wants to stay close to Detroit I see why not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talex 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 kinda sux, I was hoping he would either play with GR or take a coaching role either in GR or for the Wings... I would not write that off in the future given he has the Cheli bars in the D area. I will root for him when he plays as long as it's not against the Wings... unless he wings up in Pitt in which case he can suck an egg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 I don't think he is trying to prove a point or anything selfish. From what I have heard from a friend of mine out here in California, that is a friend of the Chelios family, is that he is holding on for the possible chance of playing with his son Dean. It wouldn't surprise me if he did become a King though. Convenience for sure, being he has a place on the beach in Malibu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
