CHICAGO — Chris Chelios, the 47-year-old defenseman who spent 25 years in the NHL, signed Tuesday with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.
Chelios, who played last season with the Red Wings, will make his debut with the Wolves on Friday during a home game against Manitoba. Terms were not disclosed.
Chelios was limited to 28 games during the 2008-09 regular season because of a broken leg suffered during an exhibition game.
He played in six games for the Red Wings during the playoffs, which Detroit lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Chelios has played in 1,644 NHL games with 185 goals and 763 assists with Montreal, Chicago and Detroit.
The Wolves’ roster includes some 20-year-old players who are the same age as Chelios’ oldest son.
“My son’s as old as some of these kids, but it’s going to be fun,” he said. “They’re very respectful kids, and I intend to have a good time with these guys.”
Footnotes.
The Predators placed captain Jason Arnott (arm) on injured reserve and recalled defenseman Alexander Sulzer and forward Dave Scatchard from Milwaukee of the AHL.
• The Sabres traded left wing Daniel Paille to the Bruins in exchange for a third- and a conditional fourth- round selection in next year’s draft.
• Atlanta center Rich Peverley, who has seven points in the Thrashers’ first five games, signed a multiyear contract extension.
• Wild center Mikko Koivu has been chosen as team captain for the season.
• After missing two months with a blood clot in his left leg, Capitals winger Tomas Fleischmann returned to practice and is expected to return to the team’s lineup in seven to 10 days.
• In a trade of minor-leaguers, the Blue Jackets sent right wing Stefan Legein to the Flyers for defenseman Michael Ratchuk.
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