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[3chrisosgood0]

http://sports.espn.g...tory?id=5311371
kinda interesting article on Modano basically saying if he doesnt retire he wont play for the stars. so i figured itd be an interesting debate to see if anyone out there would want him to join the wings for a 1 year lower salary finish your career type deal.
I could go either way i could argue for it or against it

whats your take?

[Hossa4Life]

sign please. I love good american born players and there are not many. From here so it is possible.

[mindfly]

Would have bern awesome, good ol michigan boy finish off a career in detroit, can't get any better than that

[cjm502]

Modano has already retired from Dallas. I guess the Wings would be good candidates for Mike to play for. The guy was born and raised in Michigan, he is a good guy. My grandpa coached him as a kid so I have always had a soft spot for Mr. Modano (if you couldn't tell already), and I would absolutely love to see him here.

[Ram]

Should we get some road beers? Hell yeah, we should get some road beers!

Mike in the D!! Bring back his Compuware jersey!!

[AtomicPunk]

As much as I love Modano, the Wings need to get younger and faster, not older. I vote no.

[cjm502]

As much as I love Modano, the Wings need to get younger and faster, not older. I vote no.

Come on, the guy can still skate pretty well. He had 30 points in 59 games last year playing on the second and 3rd lines. If you watch him play he is still very strong in his own end. If we could get him for cheap there isn't much to not like.

[Wings4Life19]

If the price is right I say yes. Won't make my brother to happy as he is a stars fan. Modano doesn't have the sandpaper that Holland is looking for but he will bring the motivation that drake did. Plus think about a modano-helm-cleary third line

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros]

Trade Hudler away for draft picks and put Modano in his spot.Do that,and you've got me sold.

[Swayze]

Come on, the guy can still skate pretty well. He had 30 points in 59 games last year playing on the second and 3rd lines. If you watch him play he is still very strong in his own end. If we could get him for cheap there isn't much to not like.

No. I respect him, but he has nothing to offer this team. We already have a 3rd line guy that can skate, play defensively, and maybe even put up 30 points....his name is Helm.

[Z Winged Dangler]

Trade Hudler away for draft picks and put Modano in his spot.Do that,and you've got me sold.

don't trade hudler, but absof***inglutely sign modano on for a year at 1mil or so. he can go back home to michigan and there's his contender. and LGW's get 3 potent as s*** scoring lines. i would have a chubby for atleast a week if modano signed with the wings! he can still fly. i see him on a line with flip. he could learn a few things from a guy like mike.

i only see modano coming to the wings as a positive.

[Ram]

I think it's a good idea for the right price too. Not worth it otherwise, the Wings do need some young blood.

[Yellowknife Redwing]

For a million bucks I'd sign him in a heartbeat. This would have to be one of those "last kick at the can" deals, though.

[Dano33]

No. I respect him, but he has nothing to offer this team. We already have a 3rd line guy that can skate, play defensively, and maybe even put up 30 points....his name is Helm.

Not to be a jackass or anything, but this argument kinda sucks. You'd really say no to that guy just because we have another guy like him? Maybe he could show Helm a few things about putting the puck in the net and if he puts up 30-40 points in the meantime, then why not? I don't think it's absolutely essential that we sign Modano, but I think he can help our team.

[Vladifan]

As much as I love Modano, the Wings need to get younger and faster, not older. I vote no.

Seems like I was reading that same stuff about Dallas Drake on here and he played his ass off for the Wings and helped us win a Cup. Why? Partly because he added great chemistry. I think Modano would do the same.

[LeftWinger]

Well, this would be interesting, eh? I would love it personally, does he have anything else to give? He can still fly like an eagle thats for sure, he still finishes his checks, and he aint too bad on the point on the powerplay (a lot better than Jason Williams) Although, tongue in cheek, I do agree with trading Hudler for the higher pick, but if we end up having $1m - $1.2M available, why not see what he brings? I am sure he would end his career hoisting the Cup with the team he grew up loving! ...and they lived happily ever after.

[Jesusberg]

3rd line center spot filled? I'm down.

[hooon]

Filppula-Datsyuk-Holmstrom
Franzen-Zetterberg-Hudler
Cleary-Modano-Bert
Eaves-Helm-Abby
Gritty FA, Draper, Ritola

I wouldn't mind that one bit.

[Frozen-Man]

I would love for the Wings to get Modano (assuming the price is right). I think he would be great for the team, especially some of the younger 3rd line players. Modano has always been one of my favorite non-Wings players.

[HankthaTank]

Yes to this for sure. I saw it at the top and wasn't exactly all ape s*** about it. Read some of your posts and my friends, I agree wholeheartedly. It would be A LOT like the Robitaille and Drake signings, and those turned out quite well I'd say.