The Career of Mike Modano

[@cerbeusgaming]

I will never forget Derian Hatcher lifting the cup as the first American captain to do so in 1999

[@weeds526]

Whoever you are, you're probably a good person because you're a hockey fan. Have a wonderful weekend

[@niklashalver9695]

Have a wonderful week as well!

[@srinathganapathy289]

❤

[@closethockeyfan5284]

... if only this was true :-( Like most groups, there are good ones and bad ones

[@TheBoydShow]

Thank you commenter from 2 years ago!

[@Junketsuadidas]

Modano was putting up those points in the dead puck era, imagine him hitting his prime nowadays

[@jasonbieber6431]

Imagine him with someone like McDavid or Barzal?

[@Gogalen789]

The goalies back then, there were a few elite ones, but nothing like the depth of goalies nowadays with the skill and athleticism they possess.

[@Junketsuadidas]

@@Gogalen789 pretty sure Roy, Brodeur, Hasek, CuJo, Belfour, Khabibulin, Richter, Vanbiesbrouck, Kolzig, Burke, Nabokov, Turco, Kipper, Luongo etc.. were all around the dead puck era. This wasn’t the 80s I’m talking about, the dead puck era had the golden age of goaltending imo

[@Gogalen789]

@@Junketsuadidas Yes those were all so very good goalies but the ones today....just a little bit better.

[@peterolbrisch8970]

He played plenty before that.

[@lancemilliken9078]

Babcock should be ashamed of himself for his treatment of this guy. Unfortunately his narcissism and self aggrandizing nature would never allow for that

[@darthvader3742]

He's a terrible human being and unless he seriously changes his behavior and the way he treats people then he shouldn't allowed to coach again.

[@scummydummy]

A black eye on an amazing career. When you say "mike modano " someone's gonna bring up the 1499

[@Gogalen789]

Mike Babcock was a great NHL coach and is a great person. People misunderstand and misconstue him because he's old fashioned.

[@toddroper7944]

@@Gogalen789 A good person doesn't do someone as dirty as he did Mo. Babcock's ego was outsized and he got too full of himself. He also used public shaming which has never been productive but Babcock gets credit for doing things he didn't actually do. He won one Cup with an overly talented team, mostly getting ousted by lesser teams in the playoffs. He put Modano in the lineup for 1500 then pulled him before the game. You misunderstand and misconstrue Babcock, not the people who criticize him.

[@WayofRamen]

Loved watching Modano. Why didn't the stars just let him play that 1 last game as a star?

[@closethockeyfan5284]

Ehh, didn't go so well when Forsberg did that in Colorado

[@JarradBruessel32]

He was signed to Detroit. Babcock fucked him over.

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

@@JarradBruessel32 Babcock has such great integrity that he coaches for free!

[@scotsaul]

North Stars logo and color scheme is IMO, one of the best all time

[@ogreman-lll-957]

1499 games played thanks mike.

[@darthvader3742]

Oh yes I was reading about that today. The more I read about Babcock the more I really dislike him

[@JarradBruessel32]

@@darthvader3742 yet people think he should be coaching again. Fucking bull shit if you ask me.

[@darthvader3742]

@@JarradBruessel32 unless he is willing to make major changes to the way he acts or treats people especially young players then no he should no where near a NHL bench or any hockey bench for that matter.

[@mrv6968]

I used to watch Modano when the Stars came to Calgary and my seats were about 5-7 rows up just behind the net and to the corner. So you get to see a great vantage point of their skating ability and how they pivot etc. when behind the net or in the corner! Next to Nicklas Lidstrom, the GOAT, Modano struck me as one of the smoothest and smartest players I'd ever watched! Effortless is what comes to mind!

[@azaz911c]

Yes. Modano's skating ability was well above average in a era where skating ability wasn't heavily prioritized like today. He was fast, fluid, elusive and offensively dangerous with the puck.

[@heals7429]

My friends and I called him Mr perfect when we watched him play live. everything he did on the ice was just that

[@bosskey7212]

Modano was and still is my favorite player ever. Yes I know I'm a Stars fan and I'm biased, but, I grew up in and live in DFW and I watched a LOT of games of him. In his prime Modano was a terrific player, and those Stars teams of the late 90's and early 2000's were definitely fun to watch.

[@srinathganapathy289]

When I saw Mike Modano I immediattely clicked! What a legend!

[@hydrax1095]

Congratulations on 200k!!

[@cfapps7865]

Hated to lose the North Stars when I lived in MN right as he was blossoming into a terrific player. How the hell did the State of Hockey lose a hockey team? Still baffles me.

[@bradymosberger6271]

poverty

[@timar6868]

Greed and democrats

[@JarradBruessel32]

@@timar6868 lmao those damn fucking commies reeeeee. It was all on norm green dumbass.

[@JarradBruessel32]

@@timar6868 Several reasons were cited for the relocation, including poor attendance during a string of losing seasons, the failure to reach deals for a new arena in either Minneapolis or Saint Paul, and a sexual harassment lawsuit against Green that resulted in his wife threatening to leave him unless he moved the team.[17] The subsequent decision to relocate the franchise to Texas made Green much reviled in Minnesota, where he derisively came to be known as "Norm Greed".

[@TylerEL]

Reminds me of Quebec losing their team right as they were becoming really good, then they go on to win a cup in Colorado. At least Minnesota finally got a team again, Quebec still waiting.

[@carll964]

Modano was not the captain of the 98-99 Cup team. It was Derian Hatcher. Modano was named captain in 03-04. That said, still one of my favorite players.

[@KevinJL]

I think people forgot Hatcher got the cup lol I still think of Modano, Eddie, Hull or Joe New.

[@eddyslavin2127]

one of my favorite players of all time,and congrats on 200K well deserved !!!!!!

[@joshhale9355]

Growing up as a Stars fan, it was so cool watching him when I was kid. I got to go to his jersey retirement game and it was so cool. Go Stars!

[@marcusmontfort4970]

Mike Modano is definitely the reason why hockey is growing in Texas. He really is America’s brightest star.

[@madhouse2303]

Dallas was ranked 3rd in attendance for the 19-20(34 games). That’s a stat that surprised me(not to be a dick), just didn’t expect them that high

[@WanderingBrushArt]

Met him in 1999 and he gave me his hat and signed it ! Great guy

[@jmgauvre]

We loved him in Detroit. His wrist injury was terrible. I have my own Modano story... he is an all around good human being.

[@georgewyatt2924]

Maybe the Stars should have dressed him for the first game of the season as part of the 1-day contract. He takes the faceoff and heads to the bench. 1500 games - check. Oh, and he could have worn "Babcock" on the jersey. Nah, he's too classy for that. A great player for sure and deservedly in the Hall.

[@drakesifuentes3823]

One player I wish I could’ve seen live is Mike Modano.. My father’s told me about how exciting he was, and he had a huge impact on the sport in the southern US. Great video as always, Shannon!! Could you make a career video on Pavol Demitra?

[@DanoFSmith-yc9tg]

Don’t worry Mr Madano, you’ll always have 1500 GP to me, there was that “official game” that you played in the first mighty ducks movie, that all the ducks went to go see.

[@Gogalen789]

Geez, it's just a number. Not as bad as running a mile in 4:00.03

[@mistmomo]

Congratulations on 200k Shannon I am keeping up with this channel since 30k, thank you for the inspiration that you are for me and all of us!

[@tristanmcguire4820]

Favourite player of all time

[@alecmyer161]

a guy who consistently produced (and a ton of goals no less) throughout the dead puck era is nothing short of awesome. Screw babcock forever for the 1499.

[@James222SD]

Yes! my favorite player ever growing up. 👌🙏

[@DavidMartinez-cq3hx]

As a former Sharks season ticket holder from the late 90's to the to the early 00's I had the pleasure of watching Mike Madano play against the Sharks often since they were also in the Pacific Division at the time. Even though he played on the Stars he is one of my all time favorite players because he was just a true legend and all around great guy. I always remember those playoff battles with Dallas and we always lost because of players like Mike Madadano.

[@prezidentjeff]

Legend. Few things better than watching him fly down the ice with his jersey billowing in the wind

[@SverigeiSverige]

Derian Hatcher was captain 99.

[@notqut7321]

So how great wast the Lehtinen-Modano-Hull line. 3 time selke winner, selke finalist and legendary goal scorer in single line.

[@Blade0351]

Thank you so much for making this video!

[@gocanuckurself1]

Oh hell yes! Mike Modano! One of my childhood favourites!

[@luongorocks1010]

Love your content Shannon! On behalf of Leafs Nation, can you do a Career Video on Mats Sundin?

[@matthewwavra7835]

Way to go boys finally you get a true hockey player Mo is a legend hands down best player ever to play in Minnesota. Great job boys your podcast is amazing and love tuning in every week. Let me know if you need me would love to do an interview and be on your podcast

[@Simpsonsnut101]

Michigan legend . Same for Hatcher, loved seeing Michigan represented in the NHL

[@Patrick3333]

Congrats on 200,000 subscribers!! Well deserved Chanel!

[@mamaji277]

Another guy who had a similar career to Modano was Sundin. Both of them had amazing careers, they were never the guys who were put up high point totals but they were solid two way forwards as well. When both of them retired, they were the best players from their country. Similar all time totals and they were both drafted #1 overall

[@williamflett4920]

Congratulations on 200k Shannon been watching you since the 2018 playoffs

[@grryph]

Congrats on 200k! i remember watching mike as a kid in the mid 2000s

[@christhornycroft3686]

Love Trevor Linden, always will - he was amazing for the Canucks and absolutely clutch when it mattered. But Modano’s skill was undeniable and he has that cup ring (Hull notwithstanding). Just wish Mini didn’t have to lose their team. Minnesota deserved that 99 cup run every bit as much as Dallas.

[@jonontube]

I honestly thought you have done a Modano video before too. Eerie

[@gocanuckurself1]

Same. Mandela effect.

[@faaraoful]

A suggestion for the next career retro... Sandis Ozolins.

[@roundhouse4201]

Modano is the one that got me into hockey as a young kid playing as Dallas in NHL '99 and '00. I remember going with my dad to a Winterhawks game in Portland and he told me I could pick one thing from the fan shop, and of course I grabbed a $10 puck with the old school Stars logo on it because "hey that's the team that one guy plays for"

[@newsomzack7014]

I learned to skate at Mike Modano ice arena. They have an awesome display of his memorabilia

[@BoardRoomGamer]

That the one in Westland?

[@newsomzack7014]

@@BoardRoomGamer yes sir

[@90threetill]

Mike Modano was my favorite player . I wrote him a letter when I was 7 or 8 and he sent me back an autographed picture.

[@texasblessed8270]

The greatest American born hockey player ever. Go Stars!!!

[@texasblessed8270]

@Used Napkin yeah if patty had 160 more goals,260+ assists

[@texasblessed8270]

@Used Napkin its based on goals,points and assists...not cup rings.

[@father042]

6:28 Stars Captain was Derian Hatcher not Mike Modano

[@je7055]

Was researching Mo's production in his first 83 career games to compare to Jason Robertson, who as of his writing had an incredible two-goal, three-point game including the game winner against BUF and is up to 81 points in 83 games despite being criminally underused for his first 20ish career games. End up finding this incredible video which was a treat to watch all on its own, so thanks for doing this! But do you happen to know who his primary linemates were in his rookie year? Hockey-Reference says he apparently played much of the season at wing, but I can't tell from the team's H-R page if he played with Bellows & Broten or maybe on the second line with Gagner (what a top six that would've been with those four as its core!) Info about linemates in the old days is sadly hard to come by, usually you can use ATOI to get a clear picture of the top six at least but ATOI wasn't available this far back.

[@BoardRoomGamer]

I can tell you he played on a line with Gange for a while for sure :)

[@nothankyou7729]

as a leafs fan i can't help but mention Babcock sitting Modano. that is so on brand for him, and it reminds me of how he sat Spezza in the first game of his first year here with Spezza's family in the building. absolute tool and i'm so glad Spezza keeps proving that to have been a horrible decision

[@LL-ce8dr]

Congrats on your 200k Sub hit ,& I'm a Huge Hockey Fan...Flyers of the 70s go me hooked to Philadelphia Flyers but I also like Minnesota/Dallas North-Stars 🌟 I enjoy your Hockey Videos, cause I get to learn the Stats from you, Much Respect from Truro Nova Scotia, 👌👏👏👏👏👍

[@rkwittem]

Absolutely one of my favorite players in the 90s

[@Jmanrocks321]

Modano should lace up for one more game with the stars. Just run one shift and call it good.

[@dcarre]

He helped paved the way for American Hockey and the twenty years+ after.

[@Gnashadelphia]

He’s my favorite of all time!

[@dylanlevy2107]

He was the best American ever, he gave me a puck in LA when I was a little kid cause I wore his jersey backyards so he saw his name when I was pounding on the glass.. then rebeiro not knowing I got one earlier gave me one to, it's alot easier to get stuck in an away barn forsure

[@southsider3542]

Chelios and Kane are better

[@danbratten3103]

The North Stars didn't change the logo and jerseys at the start of the 92-93 season. During the 90-91 season the STARS logo was on the ice (not at center ice) and it was on the boards too. Late in game 6 of the 91 Cup finals Bill Clement said "take a good look at those Northstars jerseys and logos because they are going away next season". But the Northstars name, logo, and jerseys were the best. My favorites were what they wore in 1981. And the Mild, er Wild did great picking that look for their reverse retro jerseys.

[@LL-ce8dr]

I was happy to like The Stars because Keith Acton & Bobby Clarke & a few others joined the Stars 🌟...Great Video 👌👍

[@Sexton_blake93]

An Ed Belfour career video would be awesome too!

[@DrewRitz]

I'm a Sabres fan but Modano was my guy. I'm Italian, my favorite number is 9, I liked playing center and I skated with my head down

[@craigusselman546]

The 1990-91 Minnesota North Stars remind me a lot of this years Habs-not the best regular season stats but playoffs are a different beast.

[@drewdawg4203]

I seriously don't know how Babcock sleeps at night knowing he didn't let Modano play his 1500th game

[@andrewpoole160]

Babcock is quintessential asshole!!

[@JarradBruessel32]

Quite easily. Because thats how he lives his life. Being a dick head and a stubborn old man.

[@petrograd4068]

That's malignant narcissists for you. At least he didn't become a president or anything.

[@scott4259]

I love these videos.

[@colliesis]

Congrats again on the 200K!

[@jerlv9]

Wasn’t Darian Hatcher the captain of the Dallas Stars in 1998-1999 when they won the cup?

[@MiroHeinonen]

Yes.

[@TrojansOwl1]

If he didn’t play in the trap era under a super defensive head coach in Hitch, his offensive numbers would have been very impressive, comparable to Sakic’s, maybe better. Alas that was not the case. But you get a hint of his offensive prowess from his stats in the early 90s before Hitch got to Dallas and changed his game.

[@1983skeletor]

The second canucks game I went to was against Dallas and Modano scored the ot winner. Security was beating up a fan at the same time. The fans in our section were watching the game and the beating back and forth simultaneously. Was an intense overtime lol

[@byst33]

I got to meet modano a couple of times as a kid and that was definitely a big deal for me. Still the only player I've seen with his jersey flapping in the wind. Didn't k ow how lucky I was watching the 98-00 Stars as a kid, but definitely cherished memories

[@barkerm9]

Mike Modano is at the center of one of the most memorable sports bloopers of all time.

[@dumpnchase]

A solid player. Never wanted to play against him. A threat anytime on the ice.

[@kylexinye1990]

Best American player ever, sorry Patrick. Seriously though one of my favorite players ever, and one of the reasons I cheer for the stars.

[@bardown390]

How about a video of Sergei Fedorov? I would love to hear your thoughts!

[@J_Aaron_L]

Madano was such a likeable guy. Couldn't help but root for him despite not being a fan of the Stars. One American born player who did have that dominant stretch was John Leclair, who does not have a career video yet. 😁

[@Straight_dipping_]

GO STARS!

[@beau6113]

05:43 I'm shocked you never mentioned that, yes, Modano was a good 2-way forward by the end of the 90s, but it was Ken Hitchcock that came into Dallas and benched him and forced him to develop his defensive game because he was notorious for NOT playing a 2-way game prior to that.

[@thewonderingbuddhist6123]

My stepfather played with him in Lovonia. I played at this westland arena growing up. I was also born in Texas and have family that lived out there dumber what year we went to their practice rink and I snuck into their locker room. And Darcy Walkaluk was yelling at me and he came up And made him apologize & the entire team sign a piece of paper for me. These are the nicest guys ever I was like 8 at the time a moment i will never forget and always have to tell

[@brimopm]

He does have a soft spot for the state of AZ. Has a house here and could be seen at the local Orange Theory working out almost daily over the last several years.

[@jonathanberra6102]

Can you do a Pavol Demitra career video. I feel like he is one of the most underrated players. Especially by Blues fans, being a blues fan it doesn’t seem like enough people appreciate how good he was.

[@pdubcentral]

Omg Shannon did u see the golf video of modano? Haha it made me laugh but also that was incredible!

[@GRChrzak]

Modano was a guy, like Roenick and Gilmour, I loved/hated/respected during the Norris days. The lone 50-goal year was one thing, but never hitting 100 points just felt wrong.

[@gethmord]

One thing everyone forgets, 98-99 playoffs 23 game played 5 goal, 18 assists. 14 of those games he played with a broken wrist.

[@corey6393]

MN born and raised. Started watching the North Stars in the early 80's. Was really bummed when Norm Green took them away. For whatever reason, I was never a Modano fan. Had nothing to do with his skill. I think of it like Mickey Rourke's character in "Barfly", when he said "it's not that I don't like people, I just feel better when they're not around". Modano reminds me of some fellow high school jocks that I steered clear of. He was a very talented player, and deserves better than what Babcock handed him, although 1499 is a really cool number. He's probably a great guy that does not deserve my petty judgement.

[@nateolsen9318]

Thank you!

[@wilseph1]

Man, when Modano got hit, the stretchered him off the ice, and when they were moving him into the ambulance, they dropped the stretcher. That story aside, what a player! Blazing speed, big time shot, great playmaker...however he left a lot to be desired as well because he did not have any huge seasons.

[@SamG91]

The next career video should be of Steve Larmer, really good player who was criminally underrated in my opinion

[@derkaiserzen]

When they said they will erect Dirk Nowitzki statue in front of American Airlines Arena.. I just noticed no one from the Stanley Cup winning Stars had a statue there.. Especially Modano..

[@jahmanoog461]

A glue player. Look at the assist numbers, always breaking up plays defensively. As solid as they come.

[@imaratspal]

Derian Hatcher was Team Captain in '99

[@myboy051]

Imagine being a 50 goal scorer in the NHL and you’re the 8th highest goal scorer 😳

[@LanceVance81]

I'll never forget when the ambulance crew dropped him from the gurney. Never laughed harder in my life.

[@jonathangarmuth8975]

Of course you would Lance

[@jordanhoughton1948]

It was like a scene straight out of a WWE match! Unbelievable!

[@lucasserwa8149]

ZETTERBERG CAREER VIDEO PLEASEEE

[@KevinJL]

"There's nothing here dude" lol Everytime I see that Stars logo I think of Blake Sloan or Mike Keane lol

[@hattorihanzo2275]

Modano was consistently good for a long time. It was never the era of Modano at THG correctly states but you have to wonder if things would be different if he played on an O6 team or simply a larger market team.

[@saltywingsandavsfan]

Wings and Michigan legend

[@crazyralph6386]

The dude is a legend.

[@twfchamp02]

Derain Hatcher was the captain of the Dallas Stars in 98/99. The first US born captain. I’m surprised you missed that.

[@bertdozer44]

I don't think I ever heard anyone think the NorthStars were going to be called the Lone Stars when they moved. I heard alot of South Stars though.

[@Burns-en9sk]

I always wondered if Modano wanted to leave Dallas and chase a Cup and Nieuwendyk took the bullet for him because it made no sense to force him out of Dallas at the time. But he turned down deadline deals to join a contender so it doesn't seem like he wanted to leave Dallas.

[@brucemckinlay9739]

"Oh look at that!!......I can't believe we just saw that"

[@angryoldirishmac5950]

Loved Modano. One of the greatest American players ever. I remember the discussion was modano or leetch until kane came around.

[@TylerEL]

Kind of crazy that Pat Lafontaine isnt in the discussion, great person and player. Damn concussions.

[@angryoldirishmac5950]

@@TylerEL pat is right there. He is actually a golf friend of mine. Great great person. Patty is top five American players. The ones I listed are just a bit more accomplished. You are right those concussions hurt him badly.

[@SaskStarsFan]

Hate to correct you but it was Hatcher in 99 that was the Captain, Modano was only Captain between 2003-2006

[@johnsweet96]

Hatcher was team captain when Dallas won the cup, not Modano. No hate, love your channel.

[@Yeayeayeayeayeayeayeayea]

Absolute Unit