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Modano says emotional goodbye to the NHL

Mike Modano said an emotional goodbye to the NHL on Friday. Dallas GM Joe Nieuwendyk presented Modano with a one-day contract so he could retire as a member of the Stars. He said he was most proud of playing for one franchise for 21-years.
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Mike Modano said an emotional goodbye to the NHL on Friday. Dallas GM Joe Nieuwendyk presented Modano with a one-day contract so he could retire as a member of the Stars. He said he was most proud of playing for one franchise for 21-years.

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