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[LeftWinger]

Well, I never expected the decision to take even this long of time (although its been only a few days,) I hope it doesn't drag on too much longer. Sure he has to decide if he wants to play another season, and I guess its a hard decision for him, but from my low income point of view it looks simple, either dont play and make nothing or play and make another million dollars and possibly win another Cup. I know Holland is gonna give him whatever time he wants, but Mike, just sign it, please, or come out and say you're retiring. Just make a decision so the entire Red Wings nation can exhale...

[Broken 16]

Well, I never expected the decision to take even this long of time (although its been only a few days,) I hope it doesn't drag on too much longer. Sure he has to decide if he wants to play another season, and I guess its a hard decision for him, but from my low income point of view it looks simple, either dont play and make nothing or play and make another million dollars and possibly win another Cup. I know Holland is gonna give him whatever time he wants, but Mike, just sign it, please, or come out and say you're retiring. Just make a decision so the entire Red Wings nation can exhale...

Seriously. I know it's only been a couple days but the suspense is killing me.

[HankthaTank]

Friday seems like a good day to tell. Make the weekend a nice little relaxation period as it usually is. SIGN IT MIKEY!!!! Come home!!!!

[TheDetroitRedWings]

Lebron made his decision. Time for Modano to make his. I'm really he hoping we sign him!

[Cheveldae32]

I dont't know about you guys but I was really expecting Modano to be sitting there with Lebron to make his decision too.

[mjlegend]

I dont't know about you guys but I was really expecting Modano to be sitting there with Lebron to make his decision too.

But it just wouldn't seem right to see Modano in a Heat jersey.

[henrik40]

Modano is holding a 1 hour special on NBC tomorrow night 9pm to make his decision.

[HankthaTank]

Modano is holding a 1 hour special on NBC tomorrow night 9pm to make his decision.

Have to put the word decision in " " as of right now. Its "the thing" to do.

[henrik40]

Have to put the word decision in " " as of right now. Its "the thing" to do.

OOOO good point

[LeagueIntegrity]

I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out Modano decided to play yesterday, but was told not to reveal it until after Probert's funeral. I expect an announcement tomorrow afternoon or Saturday Morning.

[HankthaTank]

I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out Modano decided to play yesterday, but was told not to reveal it until after Probert's funeral. I expect an announcement tomorrow afternoon or Saturday Morning.

Agreed. All respects to Probie right now. Hopefully they wear a 24 patch next year.

[gcom007]

Remember, even if he decides he wants to play, according to reports they haven't talked money yet. That's not to say it'll be a huge sticking point by any means, but deciding to play and signing the deal are two different things, and with the Probert funeral and all, I wouldn't be shocked to find out that they've been working on getting it locked down and signed the last few days. I still think we'll hear that he's signed tomorrow afternoon, though could easily see it announced over the weekend or Monday too given the circumstances. But I really think he's going to sign, and that it's more in progress than we know.

[Kira]

I can't wrap my head around the concept of him on this team. Hang 'em up, Mike. Sorry, but it's past your time to go.

[13dangledangle]

I must disagree, I think Modano would make this team a force. We already look pretty darn good imo, then adding a Modano? Sure as hell isnt making us worse!

[titanium2]

I must disagree, I think Modano would make this team a force. We already look pretty darn good imo, then adding a Modano? Sure as hell isnt making us worse!

well you hope not. depends where he is mentally and emotionally.

[stevkrause]

well you hope not. depends where he is mentally and emotionally.

I think he proved with his play last season on a pretty bad Dallas team that the desire is still there... whether you like or dislike the signing, you can't argue that he is an asset, not a liability and will only make a team better on a 3rd line role.... keep in mind, he had 11 more pts than Miller in 21 less games last year...

EDIT - As I said in another thread, IF Modano signs, I wouldn't mind the Wings swinging something like this:
- Drew Miller to CBJ for Jared Boll
- Derek Meech and Mattias Ritola to Boston for Mark Stuart (also gives Boston some MUCH needed cap relief and fills out roster spots on the cheap, plus a high prospect in Ritola)
- Mike Modano signed via FA

(lines arbitrary for formatting reasons)
Henrik Zetterberg ($6.083m) / Pavel Datsyuk ($6.700m) / Tomas Holmstrom ($1.875m)
Jiri Hudler ($2.875m) / Valtteri Filppula ($3.000m) / Johan Franzen ($3.955m)
Todd Bertuzzi ($1.938m) / Mike Modano ($1.000m) / Daniel Cleary ($2.800m)
Justin Abdelkader ($1.000m) / Darren Helm ($1.000m) / Patrick Eaves ($0.750m)
Jared Boll ($0.850m)
Kris Draper ($1.583m)

Nicklas Lidstrom ($6.200m) / Niklas Kronwall ($3.000m)
Brad Stuart ($3.750m) / Brian Rafalski ($6.000m)
Mark Stuart ($1.675m) / Jonathan Ericsson ($0.900m)
Jakub Kindl ($0.883m)

Jimmy Howard ($0.717m) / Chris Osgood ($1.417m)

ROSTER: 22; CAP:$59.4m; CARRY-OVER PENALTY: $0.050m;
PAYROLL: $58.975m; CAP ROOM: $0.300m; BONUSES: $0.000m

WITH THAT SAID - I'd rather us take a flier on Modano and let the kids play (plus I really don't like the idea of giving up on Ritola without ever really giving him a chance) and maybe letting Miller go to add some nastiness, but otherwise, standing pat... at the same token, I wouldn't hate Modano coming here...

Edited by stevkrause, 09 July 2010 - 08:47 AM.

[hellsson]

I can't wrap my head around the concept of him on this team. Hang 'em up, Mike. Sorry, but it's past your time to go.

I remember people saying the same thing about Hasek and Hull...I thought they did ok. Larionov was also "past his time" when they picked him up the second time....Again I think he did fairly well.

[stevkrause]

I remember people saying the same thing about Hasek and Hull...I thought they did ok. Larionov was also "past his time" when they picked him up the second time....Again I think he did fairly well.

don't forget a "past his prime" Larry Murphy...

[ilmickeyli]

don't forget a "past his prime" Larry Murphy...

Can't blame murph, he was just drunk

[hellsson]

don't forget a "past his prime" Larry Murphy...

Sorry for forgeting Murphy.

I think people fail to realize that when a Hall Of Fame player is "Past His Prime" he is still better than the majority of talent out there. Look at Yzerman...On one leg he was good enough to play at a high level and win a cup.