Chris Chelios
Chris Chelios
Christos Kostas Chelios, better known as Chris Chelios, is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently the Executive Advisor to Ken Holland, the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a role that Steve Yzerman held before leaving to become general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning. He is one of the longest tenured players in the National Hockey League...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth25 January 1962
CityEvergreen Park, IL
heal
The only thing I can say is, I've been through the same thing and you do come back strong, you can heal strong, and come back the same player,
doubt great hard heal player strong
The only thing I can say is, I've been through the same thing, and you do come back strong and you can heal strong and come back the same player 100%. He's in great shape, and he's a hard worker, so I have no doubt he can come back and be the same player.
circuit far guys gym hard lots training weight work
There are lots of guys that work just as hard in the gym as far as weight training and circuit training. I had to find something different.
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The players are determined to ensure that all NHLPA members are fully and completely informed about matters relating to their membership and their futures. This is about democracy and transparency. As veteran players we want to return the Association to its members. It is our responsibility to the younger players.
played
Well, you can never say that. I mean, it's hindsight. But skill-wise, talent-wise, I'd say he's up there with anybody. There's no one that was better than him that I played against.
depending guys heal high hopefully last maybe middle opportunity playing quick season
We've got a lot of guys at camp, so it's an opportunity for maybe one of them. But, they had high expectations of (Nik). You could see the way he was playing so far, what he did last year. They were depending on him a lot this year. Hopefully he'll heal quick and be here for the middle of the season and the remainder of the season and the playoffs.
guys maybe opportunity
We've got a lot of guys at camp, so it's an opportunity for maybe one of them,
against coming count team three
You can't count on coming back against a team like that when you're down three goals.
passion played won
We wanted to play with passion and excitement, and we did that. We could have very well have won the game. We played well enough to win.
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You have national television and you're trying to promote scoring. Calling it tight and making the calls, it's all part of it right now. As long as it's consistent and even, I guess that's all you can ask.
exciting game held home
It's not often that game is held in your home city. It will be exciting around here.
desire handle
It's not his desire, it's how he can handle it physically. He hasn't told me a word.
career few great hockey
It's one of the few things I haven't accomplished. A great way to end my career with the U.S. hockey team.
chance city coming forward home leading looking people super week
It's not too often you get a chance to be in your home city for the Super Bowl. I'm looking forward to it, anyway, the week leading up to it, all the people coming into town.