Modano Makes it Official With Detroit, Press Conference at 1pm CDT

by Brad Gardner on Aug 6, 2010 9:41 AM CDT in Dallas Stars News

Those worried that one more year of Mike Modano would produce a distracting "farewell tour" for the Dallas Stars suddenly aren't feeling so glad that it's not going to be happening. Today, in a press conference at Joe Louis Arena, Mike Modano will cross that line that Hatcher and Hull crossed before him, and pass into the realm of Stars fans most hated franchise.

His contract has a base of $1.25 million with another $500,000 possible if he just stays healthy and plays a reasonable number of games. There are also bonuses if they get out of the first round of the playoffs.

Mike Heika reports that the Modano's will spend the weekend looking for a house to rent, and that Mandy will live with Mike in Detroit as much as possible when not working out in Los Angeles or wherever her career takes her.

CBC.ca posits that Mike will play on the third line in Detroit between Jiri Hudler and Dan Cleary. He is also expected to get power play time.

Back in July I gave Mike my endorsement on the number 90, and clearly he was listening because that's the number he has chosen.

There's a ton of Modano reading to be done out there, and most of the stuff coming from Red Wing sources reads about like this Free Press headline: "Unwanted Star Becomes Wanted Red Wing."

Mike Modano is wanted in Detroit, and maybe even needed. And while that might be tough to deal with as a Stars fan, it’s a pretty cool thing if you’re a Mike Modano fan.

I have an appointment to see my ophthalmologist today. You know, from the all the eye rolling.

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The hockey gods can be heartless bitches sometimes.

Mo officially signs with Detroit on the same day our Raising the Cup airs. Go figure.

Here's to all us girls who love hockey...and the men who play it.

by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Aug 6, 2010 9:52 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Kinda Tired

Of hearing more about Modano and Turco than about our current Stars. I know he’s an icon for Dallas/Minnasota fans, but enough is enough. He’s gone. It’s life. Move on.

Wish him the best in Detroit. He’ll be a marginal player from here on out. Now let’s focus on our current team leaders: Neal, Erricson, Robidas, Richards, etc.

In fairness, I know the Hockey news cycle is slow this time of year. But it’s time to move on.

by 5starpuckism on Aug 6, 2010 10:56 AM CDT reply actions

Yeah, I'm agreed somewhat.

We’ll be moving on, don’t worry.

One of the last Joe Nieuwendyk supporters in Dallas....
Defending Big D - Dallas Stars news & analysis; SB Nation Dallas-Fort Worth

by Brandon Worley on Aug 6, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Its Kinda Funny

That you didn’t mention Morrow. Its kinda sad that he has almost been a non factor for the past two years. With some of the other guys on the team you listed, he has a lot of proving to do this year to keep the “C” in my opinion

by DTCBob on Aug 6, 2010 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions

The problem in August

Is that you don’t have any new information on any current Stars. And I’m not big on conjecture.

The good news is that September is coming.

Defending Big D

by Brad Gardner on Aug 6, 2010 11:20 AM CDT reply actions

41 more days until training camp

(or something like that…I suck at math most of the time.)

by Taylor Baird on Aug 6, 2010 11:34 AM CDT reply actions

It's slow, but it's moving

Heika gave me the answer to my question about Wandell’s healing process in today’s player profile. Now I’d like to know the prognosis for Krahn and whether he’ll be fully healthy by the time camp starts.

Anyone else have offseason surgery I’m not aware of?

by Mike Russo on Aug 6, 2010 11:43 AM CDT reply actions

Always a Modano fan...

….until the day I die. But him signing with Detroit just hurts my heart.

Enjoy the ice cream while it's on your plate.

by Goldenpoopsie on Aug 6, 2010 12:51 PM CDT reply actions

I am a Red Wing fan, and have noticed much about Modano

And detroit not being his “home”. Please, reference this accordingly before we speak about it not being his home as well.

August 6, Detroit Free Press: "I had an opportunity to play at Joe Louis Arena as a kid," he said after putting on a red jersey with the no. 90. "I need to thank Mr. and Mrs. Ilitch for my start in hockey. Now I have an opportunity to extend my career. I thought I was emotionally and mentally finished with the game after last year. I think the last little while in Dallas has taken a toll on me in that aspect. Coming here, it does get you excited about the opportunity that is here, the talent they have here. Everybody in the league has been chasing the Detroit Red Wings for years. I’m just elated. It’s exciting to come home. I’m probably going to be as nervous as I’ve been in years."

by cheapshotx on Aug 6, 2010 10:09 PM CDT reply actions