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Mike Modano returns to his roots by agreeing to 1-year deal to center 3rd line for Red Wings

Mike Modano wanted to prove there is still a spot for him in the NHL.The Detroit Red Wings are giving him a chance, agreeing to terms with the star forward on a one-year contract."I was leaning toward retirement after the last two years took a lot out of me," Modano said Thursday night from Dallas in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "But the Red Wings convinced me that a change of scenery would be good for me, and that helped me get my drive and passion back."The 40-year-old Modano is expected to be on Detroit's third line with Jiri Hudler and Dan Cleary ."I think it's going to be a great fit for him and for us," Red Wings general manager Ken Holland told the AP. "There's not going to be pressure on him to carry the team."He has 557 goals and 1,359 points in his career, but is coming off his lowest-scoring season since 1995. He had 14 goals and 30 points in 59 games, fading to being a fourth-line center with the Dallas Stars ."His role was diminishing in Dallas and some...

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  1. Modano's career one for the ages

    The No. 1 pick of the 1988 Entry Draft, No. 1 on the list of all-time U.S.-born scorers, and arguably No. 1 in the hearts of Dallas Stars fans, Mike Modano is used t...

  2. Wings' Modano reflects on difficult season

    DETROIT -- You can see it on his face and hear it in his voice, but 41-year old Detroit Red Wings forward Mike Modano is not quite ready to finalize his retirement p...

  3. Detroit-area native Modano wants to help Red Wings owner Ilitch win another Stanley Cup

    Detroit Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch remembers Mike Modano leading Ilitch's Little Caesars Midget AAA hockey team to the organization's first championship in 1985.Now...

  4. Dallas gets goals from No. 1 line of Richards, Eriksson, Neal to beat Red Wings, Modano

    Mike Modano was able to kept his emotions in check. Beating his former team was a tougher assignment.The top line of Brad Richards , Loui Eriksson and James Neal had...

  5. Stars won't offer Modano a contract

    The Dallas Stars have decided not to offer center Mike Modano a contract for the coming season."We have the upmost respect for Mike Modano," Nieuwendyk said. "He wil...

  6. Red Wings kept the players they wanted and added F Mike Modano , F Jiri Hudler, D Ruslan Salei

    The Detroit Red Wings like their chances to chase the Stanley Cup , keeping the players they wanted from the team that ended last season strong and adding a few vete...

  7. Modano , Lamoriello, Olczyk make US Hockey HOF

    No American ever scored more goals or had more points in the NHL than Mike Modano and few teams in any sport can match the success that Lou Lamoriello's New Jersey D...

  8. Leading American scorer Modano retires after 21 seasons

    (Reuters) - Former Dallas Stars forward Mike Modano , the all-time goals and points leader among U.S.-born players, announced his retirement from the National Hockey...

  9. 'Disappointed' Modano says he's leaning toward return after Stars decide not to offer contract

    DALLAS (AP) — If Mike Modano plays a 21st season in the NHL, it won't be with the Dallas Stars .The face of the franchise that proved hockey could thrive in the Sout...

  10. Modano scores in SO, adds goal and assist in possible Dallas farewell

    DALLAS (AP) — Mike Modano had a goal and an assist in regulation of what was possibly his final home game with the Stars and then scored in the second round of the s...

  11. Modano still considering return even though it 'doesn't seem right' with team other than Stars

    DALLAS (AP) — Mike Modano pulled phrases straight out of a standard retirement speech Wednesday, thanking everyone who came to mind for the "amazing time" and "unbel...

  12. Modano skates with Detroit Red Wings' teammates for 1st time since signing as a free agent

    Mike Modano grew up dreaming of skating at Joe Louis Arena as a member of the Detroit Red Wings . He actually did it Thursday morning.The 40-year-old center, who sig...

  1. Mike Modano accepts 1-year deal with Detroit Red Wings, his hometown team

    Since he couldn't stay in Dallas and wasn't ready for retirement, Mike Modano made the logical choice: He's going home.The native of suburban Detroit has agreed to a...

  2. Mike Modano scores on his 1st shot with his hometown Red Wings in 4-0 victory over the Ducks

    Mike Modano scored on his first shot with his hometown team 24 seconds after Johan Franzen's goal early in the first period and the Detroit Red Wings went on to beat...

  3. Red Wings sign Mike Modano to one-year deal

    DETROIT (Reuters) - Mike Modano , the highest scoring U.S.-born player ever in the National Hockey League, has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings ...

  4. 40-year-old Mike Modano leaning toward continuing hockey career, but might have to leave Stars

    DALLAS (AP) — A few weeks after turning 40, Mike Modano is thinking about continuing his NHL career. If so, he might have to find a new team.The Dallas Stars aren't ...

  5. Stars announce Modano's addition to front office

    The Dallas Stars announced three big-ticket additions to their organization on Thursday, chief among them all-time leading scorer Mike Modano.Modano, the franchise i...

  6. Modano hints at impending retirement

    Mike Modano said he isn't ready to announce his retirement, but did say during a recent radio interview that he isn't working out for the 2011-12 season and hasn't s...

  7. Modano returns to Stars for 20th season in Texas

    Mike Modano is returning to the Dallas Stars for their 20th anniversary season, though he won't be on the ice.The Stars on Thursday announced the hiring of Modano as...

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