On Friday, the Detroit Red Wings has a press conference making the signing of Mike Modano official. The metro-Detroit native will wear #90 for the Wings as obviously Howe's #9 is retired.
Modano is 40 years old, and obviously isn't the superstar that he once was. However, this is till a rock solid moves for the Red Wings.
At 40, Modano is only playing because he wants to win. He'll be a third line center on the team, and will likely play on a line with Jiri Hudler and Dan Cleary. Still, that gives the Wings a ton of depth at forward. With the additions of Modano and Hudler this year (and hopefully the health of Franzen), the Red Wings have managed to considerably improve their offense from the last season whereas most teams in the Western Conference have taken a hit in their talent.
Also, Modano is arguably the greatest American born hockey player and the classiest. It's a great move for him to join the most successful American hockey team, who just also happen to be his hometown team. His cap hit is also quite manageable at 1.75 million, with only a 1.25 million base salary.
With the addition of Modano (and Hudler), the Wings once again are one of if not the team to beat in the West. It should be a great season for Detroit fans.
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