So I have to contrast Bob Clarke's appalling behavior with Chris Chelios' passion for the game. On Jan. 8, Chelios officially became the the second-oldest player to appear in the NHL. He averages a little more than 17 minutes of ice time a game and adds a strong presence to penalty kills, especially the 5-on-3s.
I've seen Chelios quoted saying he'd take a pay cut if he could play 20 minutes a game and he'd play for free if he could play 25 minutes a game. He was relentless in delving to the bottom of the NHLPA muck and handled a gruesome slaying at his restaurant with kindness and consideration for his employees and their families.
I hope he stays around and breaks Gordie Howe's longevity record. The game needs intelligent, thoughtful, tough guys like him who value honor and doing the right thing more than personal gain. Congrats Cheli!
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