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Why New Teammates Mike Modano And Ruslan Salei Might Not Get Along

by Travis Hughes

In case you missed it last week, the Detroit Red Wings signed veteran forward Mike Modano to a contract. Over the weekend, the Wings also signed Ruslan Salei to a contract. Why does this matter? Well, it’ll be interesting to hear about that first meeting between those players in the locker room, for sure.

↵Remember this? October 2, 1999:

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↵Awwwwkwaaaaaaard.

↵(H/T St. Louis Game Time)

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