Cleary in coaching?

[chances14]

So would I, but I don't know if that's in Cleary's DNA to give up without giving it another go. A team might take a chance on him with a tryout deal. Gomez found work, after all.

I could see a team with a lot of young players take a gamble on him. His leadership would be a valuable asset to a team like Edmonton

 

[detredWINgs]

I think it'd be great if he could get his foot in the door at the junior level. If he wants to stick around the Detroit area, maybe he could get in with the Whalers organization...

 

[detredWINgs]

If there is any chance of another year I have no idea why I wouldn't try to find a job somewhere if I could. You can always get a job coaching. Playing is something you have a small window for so why not go for it. I wish I had a million dollar pro season left in me and so do you guys.

Cleary does not have a million dollar pro season left in him. His body is in shambles and his stats are terrible and have declined progressively over the past 3 seasons. He's also 35 now so the odds of a contract are even further stacked against him. He'll be lucky to get a PTO - which he barely got from another organization last year.

 

[Chip39]

Yeah but if there is any chance you have to try.

 

[Mantha Poodoo]

The guy thrashed his body for the team and sacrificed a lot when he was on the ice. Prime example of a guy who learned a lot earlier in his career and pulled a 180, and has a good lesson to teach younger players.

I know he hasn't the ideal player the last couple years, but how can you dislike his desire to play and compete? He's clearly liked by the GM, the HC, and the lockerroom or he wouldn't have been there. If there's something he wants to do in the org, I'd love to see Cleary get a shot at it.

 

[Retire91]

Absolutely. No way a guy like that would still be around if he didn't have a lot to offer. Just for the love of good hang them up already. Maybe he can be babcock's personal secretary.