Chelios thinks he can play. Nevermind the fact that he's been relegated to 7th defenseman for the Wings the past couple of seasons, he knows he has what it takes to play hockey, that he can contribute and help a team win.
Nevermind that the Wings didn't offer him a contract for this season either. The man wants to fucking play.
He's set to skate with the AHL's Chicago Wolves on Monday, he tells the Detroit Free Press.
"I haven't even talked about anything. I'm just going to start practicing with them and give it a shot."I was listening to a Detroit sports talk radio station earlier today and callers voiced their opinion on the issue. Out of a handful of those who spoke on the air, it seemed like everyone pitied him. The talk show host said it even pissed him off.
Doesn't Chelios want to spend time with his family? I mean, isn't that what most guys who retire say? It's kind of like the Brett Favre situation ... but not since Favre is still making a difference and leading his football team in his ripe age.
It's kind of sad, to me. You're a 25-year-old NHL veteran, with two Stanley Cups. And you're willing to play in the minors? I don't know. It must be really easy for him to push his pride aside because I feel like most players in this situation would just hang 'em up.
But more power to you, Mr. Chelios.
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