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Chris Chelios	#24 \| Defenseman \| Detroit Red Wings

Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Shoots: R Born: January 25, 1962, Chicago, Illinois

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June 24, 2008
Chris Chelios will meet with team GM Ken Holland this week, according to the Detroit News.

June 17, 2008
Chris Chelios has reportedly agreed in principle on a new one-year deal to extend his career another season in Detroit, but GM Ken Holland wants to have one more talk with the future Hall of Famer before he commits to the deal, according to the Detroit News. Holland wants to make sure they are on the same page regarding his role for next season, and stated, "I'm open to bringing Cheli back, but we need to have a real heart-to-heart talk here in the next week, or two, and talk about where we're headed."

June 13, 2008
Chris Chelios underwent minor arthroscopic knee surgery this week, according to the Detroit News. GM Ken Holland said, "Just had it cleaned out, basically. Nothing out of the ordinary. He'll be ready to train soon."

June 9, 2008
Chris Chelios isn't considering retirement and will meet with Detroit to work out a one-year deal, according to the Detroit News. He will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery this summer, and would be willing to accept a smaller role next season to keep playing. He said, "It's never been a money issue. Hopefully, I'll be at this locker stall again next season."

June 2, 2008
Chris Chelios is not expected to play in Game 5 against Pittsburgh, according to the Detroit News. The 46-year old defenseman has not played in any of the first four games of the Finals and said, "By no means am I upset. Everybody wants to play. But everything we've done up to this point has been the right thing. Everybody knows I'm there for them. We talk about our depth. Hopefully, we won't need me, we can finish this off tonight."

May 30, 2008
The Detroit Free Press reports that Chris Chelios (knee) will not rejoin the lineup for Game 4.

May 25, 2008
Chris Chelios is not likely to play in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals against Pittsburgh, according to the Detroit News. The aging enforcer is nursing a knee injury and Coach Mike Babcock said, "All we're doing today is, we won the last game and we're not changing the lineup. The bottom line with Cheli is, we have a lot of respect for his ability and what he brings to this team. But this isn't about Cheli, it's not about me, it's about the Detroit Red Wings and winning."

May 24, 2008
Chris Chelios, who sat out Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals with and injured knee, likely won't be on the ice for Game 1 of the Finals though he says he is ready to go, according to the Detroit News. "Whether it's superstition or not, we're not changing a winning lineup," Chelios said.

May 20, 2008
As expected, Chris Chelios sat out of Monday's series-clinching Game 6 against the Stars, according to the Detroit News.

May 19, 2008
Chris Chelios may not suit up for the Wings on Monday night for Game 1 due to a knee injury that has been bothering him for the past couple of weeks, according to the Detroit News. "That's not for sure," Babcock said. "Chelios' leg wasn't doing very good. That will be a game-time decision, if he can go or can't go."

May 9, 2008
Chris Chelios is a finalist for the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy, the AP reports. The award honors the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication.

May 8, 2008
Chris Chelios will play in Game 1 tonight against Dallas, according to the Detroit Free Press. He has been nursing a leg injury, but said he is fine to play.

May 5, 2008
Chris Chelios, who missed Game 4 of the second round because of a leg injury, should be ready to go for Game 1 of the Conference Finals, according to the Detroit Free Press.

April 12, 2008
Chris Chelios will play in his 248th playoff game today, which will set a new NHL record, according to the Detroit Free Press. Coach Babcock stated, "It's a fantastic honor. He's been a great player for a long time and I think when he looks back, he'll think about the Cups, but he'll also think about how proud he was to break that record, because to me that's one of the most special you could ever have."

March 13, 2008
Detroit saw Chris Chelios return to the lineup on Wednesday night after missing six games with a knee injury. The veteran defenseman has only two goals and seven assists in 59 games this season.

March 11, 2008
As expected, Chris Chelios was back in action for the Red Wings on Tuesday. He played 13 minutes and his only stat was a lone shot on goal. Chelios had missed the previous six games with a small chip on his fibula.

March 11, 2008
Chris Chelios is expected to play in his first game on Tuesday since chipping his fibula on February 22, according to the Detroit News. He has scored nine points in 58 outings this season.

March 5, 2008
Chris Chelios skated on Wednesday morning but is still having problems with his right leg. He chipped his fibula on February 22. Is it improving? "Not at all, to be honest with you, Chelios responses to the Detroit Free Press. The key is, its not worse than it was. I skated hard today and well see how it feels later today and tomorrow, but Im being optimistic here that its on its way to getting better. Im not close.

February 24, 2008
Chris Chelios missed Saturday's game with a chipped right fibula, but the Red Wings expect the veteran back in the lineup soon, according to the AP. Coach Ken Hitchcock expects Chelios to play this week.

February 24, 2008
Chris Chelios has a small chip on his right fibula, according to the Detroit Free Press. The injury is expected to sign the old-timer for at least a week.

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