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Mike Modano, the former face of the Dallas Stars, will reportedly suit up for the Red Wings in 2010-11.
Last night the Detroit Free Press announced that Mike Modano had texted them with the words: Big announcement Thursday.
Mike Heika got a text from Mike this morning saying he was currently on the golf course in Scotland with some friends, and would be back in the States at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
A friend of mine scooped both of these sources by posting his blog on Saturday that sources had told him that Modano would sign with the Wings this week. (Way to go, Travis!)
Either way, Mike Modano will be wearing the winged wheel this season. It’s not something any Dallas Stars fan would ever want to see, the face of their franchise wearing that uniform. And to add more fuel to the fire, who do the Stars take on for their first home game? That’s right! The Wings! This could seriously be a PR nightmare for the Dallas Stars, and I cannot wait to witness it! More on that in a later blog.
Mike Modano wearing No. 39 in an exhibition game versus Dynamo Riga in the Soviet Union.
As for what number Mike may sport, we all know that he won’t be wearing his No. 9 as that belongs to Gordie Howe. There’s a possibility of No. 27, which is what he wore in the All Star games when Paul Kariya had more votes than him. I’m also going to throw out there No. 39, which was his original number with the Minnesota North Stars.
The other Stars news yesterday was that Marty Turco would be taking over the pipes from Antti Niemi in Chicago. I honestly feel badly for Niemi. This shows why arbitration this late in the summer is a bad thing. I’m not sure he’s going to have a starting job in the NHL this season, as most teams are set. And to think, he was the goalie for the Stanley Cup winners. That being said, I think Turco is going to do well, and show everyone he still has it. Let’s face it, he hasn’t had a real defense in front of him the last two seasons. I’m looking forward to seeing Patrick Kane grab one of Turco’s passes and scooting down to the other end. It’s gonna be a thing of beauty!
Photo: Mike Modano at Dynamo Riga, from the book, “Minnesota North Stars: History and Memories with Lou Nanne,” by Bob Showers; Modano in tie from MikeModano.com.
Great post! Love the old school picture!!!
Great read Susan. And thanks for mentioning me ! I love that old picture too. I may head down to Dallas for that PR nightmare you speak of. The 2nd game vs Detroit is December 29th so either one. Its gonna be a strange year thats for sure. But good luck to both he and Marty. They deserve it and should do well.
Thanks, Travis! It’s awesome that your blog was “refuted” over on mlive. I still say you should post a comment to George Malik and go nanny nanny boo boo, I was right! lol! (kidding)
I just found my way here to read this and have to say, I’m thankful you have a place to write about this. I can’t wait to see what you have to say through the season. I’m sure Mike’s defection (deportation?) to Detroit isn’t as anger inducing to me as toyou but yeah, not a happy Stars fan here.