Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted June 26, 2009 Chelly is a great player and was a great Red Wing. I'm very happy that he played for Detroit for all these years and has won 2 Stanley Cups with them. I wish him the best of luck but I really wished he would retire this off-season as a Detroit Red Wing. Take Care Chelly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,130 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 Didn't see this on here. Classy, classy man... Thanks Cheli! Don't know how I ever hated you! http://apps.detnews.com/apps/multimedia/pl...dex.php?id=3638 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 He still might retire folks. I know he said he doesn't plan on it, but what else can he do if nobody signs him? I don't see him jumping ship to play in the Euro leagues. He's North American through and through. He and Modano are practically the faces of hockey in the US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 If no one signs him, do you suppose he'll play for fun? Can you imagine having him on your team in a beer league? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REDHASEK 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 Cheil was a great player and a great Detroit Red Wing Player and Helped Us Win Two Stanley Cups he will be missed by all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 To be honest, I won't miss him. He was good in his prime, now he is just anthoer old man trying to play hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VikingMark 5 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 I, for one, will miss his leadership, his determination, his work ethic, and yes his competitive nature. I respect his hockey skills, knowledge, conditioning level, and love of the great game of hockey. I appreciate his contributions over the past decade, especially during the Cup winning years. I will not miss his aging stride, questionable shot selection, or his overall deteriorating skills on the ice. The mind is willing, but the body no longer is able... despite being a total fitness freak. I expect Chelios to become a coach, eventually. Perhaps even a NHL coach.. I believe he has the knowledge to succeed as one. Despite my respect for the man, and admiration for the athlete, time has simple caught up to him. I still wish him the best (except against the Wings) wherever he goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
