Wings GM says Chris Chelios likely to be back next year

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Chelios a Red Wing next year, Probably
Published 3/22/2008 at Skate 2 Stick
... do have some young defensemen. But mentors don’t come any better.“The little plays he makes on the penalty kill to his partner, so his partner can ice the puck — those are things you can’t teach,” Holland said. “He’s been able to extend his career for almost a quarter of a century because of his determination, work ethic and passion for the game. I can talk to people about it, and Mike Babcock can talk to people about it, but you just gotta watch Chris. He’s a role model.” Source: The Detroit Free Press Topics: ...

Dubielewicz, Zhitnik, Chelios, Stuart, and Flames
Published 3/22/2008 by Alin Mateescu at RumorMeThis
... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press suggest that Detroit Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios will return for at least one more season with the club. And that would be just fine with the Red Wings. “I’ve talked to Chris and told him, he’s been around here long enough to know I’m not into a youth movement,” general manager Ken Holland said Friday. “I’m into putting the best product on the ice. Let’s see a strong finish to the year, and there’s a good probability ...

Chelios likely to be back next year
Published 3/22/2008 by Fraser at The Hockey Herald
via Detroit Free Press: There’s an excellent chance that come Jan. 25, defenseman Chris Chelios will be celebrating his 47th birthday as a member of the Red Wings. Chelios, slated to play in his 1,611th NHL game tonight at Columbus, is again showing why the Wings have kept re-signing him since trading for him nine years ago Sunday. “I’ve always liked to think that when I’m given the opportunity, I can contribute,” Chelios said. “The thing is, we’re on a first-place team, we’re the best team in ...