No Bidding War for Mike Modano: It's Detroit or Retirement

by Bruce Ciskie

Filed under: Stars, Red Wings, Western, NHL Free Agency

There was a bit of drama attached to the Dallas Stars' decision not to offer a contract to franchise icon Mike Modano.

After all, Modano -- a Michigan native -- had not announced yet whether he intended to play in 2010-11. The Stars basically decided they'd best move on without the 40-year-old, whose play has been in decline since shortly after the lockout ended.

Almost a week into free agency, Modano has still not made up his mind about playing another season. He's been with the North Stars/Stars organization since he was drafted first overall by Minnesota. While we don't know if he'll choose retirement, Modano has said he's down to just one team if he does want to lace the skates up again.

 

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