Random Summer Space Filler: What Number Would Modano Wear In Detroit?

Flip the 9 over…..and wear 6.

I was just thinking about this today. As a Stars fan since Modano was drafted, I find it hard to imagine him a Wing. However; I want him to play well and beat the Dallas Stars into submission. in regards to number June 7 would actually be 67 not 77, but I think he would wear 27. He has worn it at the All-Star game and on the World Stage.

09, of course Bettman would axe that-maybe rightly so-but l think Modano deserves some special treatment. Many greats get it, l think he should. Never mind if he would not want it.

Pros:
+ Going back to his Hometown would be really nostalgic and the 3rd best way at ending his career (2nd would be going to the Wild, and 1st would just be out retireing as a Dallas Star and take that Front Office job)
+ As much as people might not think it’s true, he still has scoring talent. Of course compared to who he was 10 years ago he’s a shell of his former self but he could very well potentially balance a 3rd Line
+ Think of Modano’s Popularity and how many will want to buy Modano Wing Jerseys. There’s fans in Dallas that feel betrayed by the fact they let Modano go and will root for the team where he goes.

• I’m also sure he’d be a great Off-Ice guy, though the Wings have alot of those kind of guys he’d surely be endeared by Detroit Hockey fans there
• C’mon don’t tell me it wouldn’t be fun to sometimes say "Mo"town for laughs (And think of the headlines considering that if he helped us win games. I can see it now. “Mo Strikes gold in Motown”)
• Some of the Stars fans now will have a reason to Like us
• I’m sure many of the younger wings had an admiration for Modano at some point

Cons
- No telling what kind of money he will demand, just a dollar over a million might be dangerous for Wings chances at resigning the wanted RFAs
- He’s 40 Years old and Way past his prime
- His role is already basically Surplus in the Wings. Veteran leadership? Check Moderate Body Size? Body Check’d Forward Capability? Check
- If your a Hockey Fan that’s been following every team for a while, it will feel very awkward to see Mo out of the Green and Black/White even if it is in our favorite jerseys in Red and White
- Some of the bitter Stars Fans will have another reason to hate us
- Our Average Team Age would go through another drop

Fair look at the effects?

Maybe something between 62 to, and including, 65-the usual retirement age.

But speculatively speaking, how about number 11 to represent his final and best NHL (Stanley Cup winning) season: 2010-2011? :D

if Modano comes in and wants #8, Abby will have to give it up. Much as i love the kid, this league respects its vets, and modano is about as iconic as they come. if he asks for 8 he’ll get it. Prob just take Abby out to dinner.

I tend to think he’ll take 27 as he has in tournament play.

And for some reason i think he might sign with the Hawks. Seems like he would have gone with Detroit already if he wanted in. I bet he thinks they have a better shot at a cup then we do :(

I was thinking that although there have only been a few players to wear #88, I think since that was his draft year, that’d be the perfect choice. Never seen 88 in a Wings jersey and I think that would look great on Modano.

My favorite number is #21 and although it was worn most recently by Leino and before that Devereaux, that hasn’t been as popular of a number in the Wings organization and I think would look good for him.

My vote is #88.

I’d recommend #12 in recognition of the potential 12th Stanley Cup Championship that I think a Modano rostered team is capable of winning :-)

1. is retired, the only option I see for him is 27. I don’t see the wings letting him take 90…it would just look wierd. no logic behind that, it just wouldn’t look right.