Red Wings forward Mike Modano admits that his body, mind are telling him to retire

As reported this morning, Red Wings coach Mike Babcock made the difficult decision to scratch Mike Modano, who has yet to regain his pre-wrist-injury form, for tonight?s game against Phoenix (7 PM EDT, FSD/FS Arizona/Versus/CBC/WXYT). Modano spoke to ESPN Dallas?s Richard Durrett about his decision to retire after the Red Wings? playoff run ends. I don?t want to sound overly harsh hear, but while Modano?s heart is in the right place, it sounds like he?s never really been able to find his ?legs? after starting the season two steps behind the Wings in terms of physical conditioning:

?I?m excited about the playoffs,? Modano said. ?I think it?s going to be my last one. I?m definitely trying to get as prepared and as excited as I can possibly be knowing it?s my last real run at something. It?s my last chance.?

The Wings start their playoff run Wednesday at home against the Phoenix Coyotes, but Modano, who turns 41 in June, won?t be on the ice. Reports said Wednesday that he?s a healthy scratch. The forward?s play has been inconsistent since he returned in February from a wrist injury that kept him out for half the season. That?s one reason he?s decided it?s time to step away from the game.

Source: http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/tmr/comments/red_wings_forward_mike_modano_admits_that_his_body_mind_are_telling_him_to_/

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