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[beba91]

By Phil Coffey | NHL.com


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It turns out you can entertain the notion of going home again. At least if you're Brett Hull.

Hull, 39, is considering signing on for a second tour of duty with the Dallas Stars, who he helped to the 1999 Stanley Cup championship. Hull has maintained a home in Dallas, so there will be no worries about finding a place to hang his hat if he does return.

Hull is coming off three successful seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, where he was a member of the 2002 Stanley Cup team. He became an unrestricted free agent this summer and entertained several options, including strong interest from the Phoenix Coyotes.

In 81 games last season, Hull scored 25 goals and 43 assists and was lauded for his work with Red Wings up-and-comers Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg.

A return to Dallas would reunite Hull with Mike Modano, who is coming off a disappointing season, and veteran winger Jere Lehtinen.

Hull told newspaper reporters he was "in discussion" with the Stars over a contract and planned to meet with Stars GM Doug Armstrong and coach Dave Tippett next week to go over contract details and the role he would have with the Stars.

In Hull, the Stars know they are getting a future Hall of Famer. His 741 regular-season goals as third in NHL history, trailing only Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801)

Hull's return to Dallas would be a disappointment to the Coyotes, who made a strong presentation to lure Hull to Phoenix.

"We have a genuine interest, we've made a serious and substantive offer, and we're awaiting his reply," Coyotes GM Mike Barnett said Wednesday.

Hull has plenty of ties to the Coyotes. Barnett is his former agent and Hull and Gretzky are close friends.

"If you know the relationship between Brett and Wayne Gretzky, and Brett and Mike Barnett, you know what a great fit this would be," said Bobby Hull Jr., Hull's brother and current agent. "Brett loves Phoenix and he's very comfortable with the situation. Their offer is both generous and very serious."

[duckingermany]

we will see for what team he will play!!
but even with 40 years he is good for 30 goals in a season foir every team!!!

one of the best goal getters ever!!

[JasonAKADfan8]

Well either way as I had said before we will be seeing Hull in our division and he will improve either team...I don't know what we are waiting for...is Thomas a free agent or is he the property of Detroit now? If he was the property of Detroit we could trade Prospal for him since we are trying to dump salary...just a thought. x: :jason:

[Stumpedos]

Well either way as I had said before we will be seeing Hull in our division and he will improve either team...I don't know what we are waiting for...is Thomas a free agent or is he the property of Detroit now? If he was the property of Detroit we could trade Prospal for him since we are trying to dump salary...just a thought. x: :jason:

I seriously doubt Thomas wanting to come back here. He won't move his family for one season

[PortBeach13]

Plain and simple, Thomas is going to retire

[Baltic Gal]

Plain and simple, Thomas is going to retire

May I be so bold as to ask, how do you know this?

[JasonAKADfan8]

PB I'd like to know too cause I haven't heard anything about him retiring...and he still has the hunger for a Cup and we gave him a run at it and I think we can do the same again if he were a part of the Mighty Ducks and don't just offer him a year...offer him a coaching position after he hangs them up...I want him with the Ducks organization to help the youth have that fire he has...he'd be such a great asset. :tu: x: :bbn: :jason:

[PortBeach13]

Plain and simple, Thomas is going to retire

May I be so bold as to ask, how do you know this?
PB I'd like to know too cause I haven't heard anything about him retiring...and he still has the hunger for a Cup and we gave him a run at it and I think we can do the same again if he were a part of the Mighty Ducks and don't just offer him a year...offer him a coaching position after he hangs them up...I want him with the Ducks organization to help the youth have that fire he has...he'd be such a great asset.

ESPNEWS, I heard it a couple of weeks ago, Darren Pang (Hockey Analyst) said that Thomas is 90% sure that he wants to hang up his skates.

[Stumpedos]

Plain and simple, Thomas is going to retire

May I be so bold as to ask, how do you know this?
PB I'd like to know too cause I haven't heard anything about him retiring...and he still has the hunger for a Cup and we gave him a run at it and I think we can do the same again if he were a part of the Mighty Ducks and don't just offer him a year...offer him a coaching position after he hangs them up...I want him with the Ducks organization to help the youth have that fire he has...he'd be such a great asset.

ESPNEWS, I heard it a couple of weeks ago, Darren Pang (Hockey Analyst) said that Thomas is 90% sure that he wants to hang up his skates.

It makes sense. C'mon the guy's 41!!

[PortBeach13]

Too old, I don't think the ducks will be needing this guy anymore.

[Veca]

:beat: Last I heard Thomas was going to keep in shape and practice in case someoone will take him back....so there are two versions going around, I'll take what he said first!!!
Age is in the mind, if Thomas is physically fit, and he has the hunger still...what are numbers??? Just that, numbers!!!!
Do you see how many young guys are out there playing who have no hunger and are just there.....doing nothing??? I see it all the time. Age is NOT as important as is the hunger a player feels.....that is what makes one productive or not, the hunger to be great!!!!! As long as Stumpy still hungers for the Cup, he is worth having!!!

[Barmy Army]

Age is NOT as important as is the hunger a player feels.....that is what makes one productive or not, the hunger to be great!!!!! As long as Stumpy still hungers for the Cup, he is worth having!!!

Absolutely spot on Veca

[Dark Knight]

Age is NOT as important as is the hunger a player feels.....that is what makes one productive or not, the hunger to be great!!!!! As long as Stumpy still hungers for the Cup, he is worth having!!!

Absolutely spot on Veca

Munch munch munch ... damn right ... munch munch munch I, for one, am hungry! I'll even buy Stumpy dinner if he comes back.

[JasonAKADfan8]

I'll do you one better...I'll be buying all of you and Stumpy dinner if he returns to the Mighty Ducks!!! Where do you guys want to eat? :tu: x: :bbn: :jason:

[Barmy Army]

What even the members that don't live in the States?

[PortBeach13]

I'll do you one better...I'll be buying all of you and Stumpy dinner if he returns to the Mighty Ducks!!! Where do you guys want to eat? :tu: x: :bbn: :jason:

Red Lobster :drool: :drool: :drool:

[Reb]

Hometown Buffet. :lolsg:

[Barmy Army]

I haven't got a clue where to go for some good food in your neck of the woods so I'm gonna follow Reb, I'm sure he'll be able to point me in the direction of a classy establishment.

[JasonAKADfan8]

Country Buffet and Red Lobster both sound pretty good...well we can have a vote on it...but Steve Thomas has to approve too, ya know. :tu: x: :bbn: :jason:

[JasonAKADfan8]

Woops my bad is it Hometown or Country...we have a Country out here so I'll go with what is out in SoCal...I'm getting hungry already. :tu: :jason:

[PortBeach13]

It's Hometown too, where I live.

[Dark Knight]

Anywhere with good french fries.

[JasonAKADfan8]

OK DK what are your favorite kind of fries? And do you get them at a restaurant or a fast food place or what? Hopefully a good restaurant where we all can enjoy will also have the french fries you desire. :drool: :tu: x: :bbn: :jason:

[Dark Knight]

OK DK what are your favorite kind of fries? And do you get them at a restaurant or a fast food place or what? Hopefully a good restaurant where we all can enjoy will also have the french fries you desire. :drool: :tu: x: :bbn: :jason:

Crisp on the outside, still soft on the inside. Best place this side of Belgium is "Frites" in Santa Monica. :drrl: But McD's will do in a pinch.

[DropThePuck]

Crisp on the outside, still soft on the inside. Best place this side of Belgium is "Frites" in Santa Monica. :drrl: But McD's will do in a pinch.

McD's used to be my fav for fast fries, but they're not as good as they were years ago. Burger King now has the crispy outside that I like on the fries.