Modano signing open thread

Well, I think to some degree I disliked the waffling but another way I’ve looked at it is at least he’s showing that he’s considered both sides instead of signing right away and then later being like “eh….nevermind”. But, I do think he’ll fit in nicely to the team

Sweet jeebus, no more Johan injuries.

I was wondering that too about Modano, like if they’d rest him often if the team is able to remain healthy. Those top three lines are incredible and the fourth line is going to have excellent energy no matter who fills that final spot.

Let’s face it, last year was a blessing for Homer holding up over most of a season. He’s awesome and he’ll play through things that would make me cry (like a hangnail, for instance), but if we can make it so he only has to play about 60 games this season and be well-rested and angry for the playoffs, then I like whatever makes that possible.

They could always move Cleary to the fourth line and let Helm play on the third. I think Helm playing and learning from Modano would actually be a really good thing. But you’d be splitting him from Abdelkader. Those two have the makings of a career line-partner relationship.

As far as Helm, I still don’t know if they’d put him on the third line (if Mo didn’t sign) without Eaves/Draper/Miller to join him. He has undeniable chemistry with those guys and I think that’s more important than the third minute lines in terms of him trying to hone his scoring skills. But, Hudler is one heck of a passer so that woulda done some good too.

I’d buy a player t-shirt. I’m too college-student to spend money on his jersey.

What would your reaction to seeing a person in a Modano Wings sweater be right off? I try not to be too outwardly judgmental, but I see a guy in a Hossa Wings sweater and all I could think is how much I wish I could throw $140 away like that guy.

Modano of course is different because he’s from Michigan.

At least we know there’s no chance he’s getting his jersey retired.

Ha, agree on all counts.

I would have preferred he went to the Wild if he didn’t want to retire. To me, Modano returning to Minnesota to finish his career would have been poetic.

be back to dallas for a front office job… that is if the city of dallas dosent do a cleveland style exit on him like lebron.

a long what? :)

I have no problem with Guerin, but if it came down to signing him or Modano, I’m extremely glad to have Modano.

If Modano gets injured, then we have Abby on the third line center and Helm on the fourth with our depth guys that we know can hack it stepping in.

81? 9 X 9

He should wear 18/2