Detroit — At first, it seemed odd to see him in the uniform of the Red Wings.
Now, it seems odd to here Chris Chelios is leaving.
The trade, March 23, 1999, that brought the Wings ancient nemesis from an archrival, the Blackhawks, raised eyebrows.
Chelios was the enemy. Besides, what did the 37-year-old have left?
Plenty, as it turned out.
Now, Red Wings fans can scarcely remember Chelios played anywhere else.
And, amid his long social interaction with Detroit, he became one of its biggest boosters, even investing his treasure and toil in the town.