Mike Modano signs with Detroit

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

did i miss it where it said he was gonna wear 90?

[Vladifan 680]

Dallas Morning News got it right. This is a good article, by someone in Dallas that isn't a complete tool.

This is indeed a thoughtful, positive column. Thanks for putting it on here, Miller.

[T.Low 1,011]

am i the only one who thinks we should have gotten a damn good d-man for a few years than sign modano for one? i think kenny is experimenting with something...

Expound on this...like who at what $ for how long? Enquiring minds want to know. I'm fine with Holland's moves, but your's may be better...what's your idea?

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

[plopster 136]

I smell a "what if Modano had retired" at the end of the stanley cup next year.

[Majsheppard 203]

Looks good.

He wore 27 when 9 was taken in All Star games. I bet he wears 27.

Well, I didn't want it to happen, it'll mean the end of a promising prospect, but whatever.

Ritola is not as promising in my mind. I just don't see his role on our team in the short run. Maybe we resign him down the road. Who knows, but I am not going to miss someone when I feel like Modano gives us a chance at overcoming the very real problem of not being the NHL's team of choice to win it all.

[jollymania 162]

He wore 27 when 9 was taken in All Star games. I bet he wears 27.

one of the links said he was going to wear 90

[Louisville 112]

did i miss it where it said he was gonna wear 90?

My link

[roboturner 562]

I like 90...but I think he would have looked sweeter in 27. kind of like how Hossa looked so much more bad ass wearing 81 than he did 18

[Electrophile 3,554]

Well.......here's hoping he's what the team needs and he proves himself to be a help, not a hindrance. I trust that Kenny & Co. know what they're doing, so if they're on board, I'm on board.

Good luck to you, sir. You'll need it.

[HockeyTownHouligan 57]

why not number 6?????? no one else has ever worn it either that i can think of. Its just an upside down 9

[jollymania 162]

why not number 6?????? no one else has ever worn it either that i can think of. Its just an upside down 9

discussed earlier in the thread, it may not be retired officially but it is like 16, Modano

[SweWings 45]

Looks good.

Surprisingly good. I gotta say it's going to be really weird seeing him in Detroit. Weird but good.

[Guest mindfly]

Will there be a live conference on friday ya think? maybe some newspaper or whatnot will stream?

Edited August 5, 2010 by mindfly

[jeff48109 474]

Will there be a live conference on friday ya think? maybe some newspaper or whatnot will stream?

i think there will be a one hour special, where Modano will say "I will take my talents to the motor city"

[Lord Stanely 39]

I have always creamed in my shorts thinking about having Modano on the Wings. A few years later than I would have liked so the mess will be easier to clean! Very excited.

I think he could be somewhat like Brett Hull was as a mentor to Zett and Datts on the old goat and two kids line if he is ever paired with say Abbs/Healm or another youth- maybe even Hudler and Healm.

[Aussie_Wing 354]

So when he's done as a player, he comes to Detroit who welcome him wiht both arms. We fell in love with the idea of the past Modano, not the washed up one of 2010.

[Guest mindfly]

So when he's done as a player, he comes to Detroit who welcome him wiht both arms. We fell in love with the idea of the past Modano, not the washed up one of 2010.

He's still one of the better depth players in this year's free agency...and kenny adds him to this club.. be happy.

Edited August 5, 2010 by mindfly

[lookalive07 251]

i think there will be a one hour special, where Modano will say "I will take my talents to the motor city"

Nah because ESPN doesn't know who Mike Modano is, or hockey in general it seems.

[Guest mindfly]

It appears you can watch the press conference at 2pm ET tomorrow:

FOX Sports Detroit Dana Wakiji writes about Mike Modano's homecoming http://bit.ly/93UeTC. Watch the press conference 2 pm Friday at Foxsportsdetroit.com

[Travis 576]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this or not. I know there was curiosity about what number he would use. ESPN lists him on the roster and as having #90.

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

So when he's done as a player, he comes to Detroit who welcome him wiht both arms. We fell in love with the idea of the past Modano, not the washed up one of 2010.

ok we get that you don't like him. his signed with us now. its time to move on and get ready for the season. smile be happy.

Edited August 5, 2010 by hillbillywingsfan

[Guest dmac's cup ring]

So when he's done as a player, he comes to Detroit who welcome him wiht both arms. We fell in love with the idea of the past Modano, not the washed up one of 2010.

a washed up modano will generate more pts on the 3rd line than darren helm would this year. that's all that matters.

[Red Wings 2010 9]

I love it when "fans" talk s*** about a player and say hes old and washed up but then when that same player is our leading scorer, they don't have s*** to say. Why don't you haters have paitence and see what happens. Hockey players play different in other jerserys. who knows, maybe he will deke like Datsyuk, have the temper of Bert and hit like Kronwall. I doubt that combo, but its possible! oh wait, isn't that franzen?

Edited August 5, 2010 by Red Wings 2010

[xtrememachine1 795]

So when he's done as a player, he comes to Detroit who welcome him wiht both arms. We fell in love with the idea of the past Modano, not the washed up one of 2010.

No, we're in love with the idea of having the highest scoring American born player in NHL history, centering our third line, being good defensively, scoring 20 goals and getting around 50 points, something that "washed up" Modano has been doing for the last few years on a lousy Stars team. No one here expects him to play like he did in 1994. 20 goals, 30 assists is fine with me. You're not going to find that kind of production on any other teams third line.