@yave1964 @jammer2 I think it's better than 50/50. I vote 75% he comes back. I'm sure he's been seeing doctor's and getting treatment for his back all summer, but hockey is a tough sport so the proof is in the pudding. While Holland is loyal to all his players, I think that's one of the hallmarks of his leadership. It's not just about money or hardware. Ask any of the Red Wings team, staff, or management...they all feel like they're part of a family, which is important in this business..hell, ANY business. Granted, he may take it too far in certain cases, but at the end of the day, you'll never be able to say that he sold out. As far as Alfie's salary, I don't think he'll have a problem with it. Lidstrom took a pay cut the last couple years in his career, and he played every game of the season.