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Changing Their Game
by Paul on 05/01/08 at 03:52 PM ET
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from Adam Proteau of the Hockey News,
To be sure, there have been a handful of NHLers who’ve recoiled when confronted with the stark realities attached to the inevitable increase of aches and pains and slowdowns in speed. But there’s something about the team nature of hockey that’s made it possible for many of the game’s all-time greats to accept a lesser role than their resume would dictate.
And some have been fortunate enough to have their sacrifices rewarded with the gift of a lengthy playoff run.
Look no further than Dallas’ Mike Modano for a prime example. The first ballot Hall-of-Famer, who’ll turn 38 in June, was rumored to be in line for a toe tag at the end of last season after he was stripped of the Stars captaincy and a severe knee injury limited him to 43 points in 59 games.
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